Equally self-indulgent and counterproductive is pouting on the left. From Wordnik.com. [Paula Gordon: a Land of Nuts and Money] Reference
How any thinking person can argue that our foreign policy over the past several years has not been counterproductive is beyond me. From Wordnik.com. [Lieberman attacks Obama over foreign policy] Reference
How does one measure progress in what should be more accurately described as a counterproductive and now unnecessary war?. From Wordnik.com. [Redskins Insider Podcast -- The Washington Post] Reference
I can, however, think of at least one way in which this sort of practice might be counterproductive from the police’s own perspective. From Wordnik.com. [The Sociology of Spying] Reference
He said it'd be 'counterproductive' if I took the stand. From Wordnik.com. [I is for Innocent]
Bernanke slammed Beijing's anti-inflation efforts as "counterproductive". From Wordnik.com. [US Fed Chief Says China Monetary Policy 'Counterproductive'] Reference
As to "counterproductive," it's a very highly-rated, popular and productive show. From Wordnik.com. [Is NCIS The Worst Television Show Ever? (No.)] Reference
Saying this makes it easy to dismiss engaging any Chinese individual, any at all, as "counterproductive". From Wordnik.com. [Free Advice for the Free Tibet Crowd] Reference
And in his next breath he will decry criticism of his liberal wing of the Party as "counterproductive" to victory. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: The Politics of the Gadfly] Reference
It would be 'counterproductive' to 'take disciplinary action against someone who spoke with me openly and honestly.'. From Wordnik.com. [A Streetcar Named "You're Fired": A Tragedy in One Very Short Act | Indecision Forever | Political Humor, 2010 Election, and Satire Blog | Comedy Central] Reference
But he complains about "counterproductive" government policies "designed to lower mortgage rates to stimulate demand.". From Wordnik.com. [Now Is No Time to Give Up on Markets] Reference
But Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said unilateral recognition was "counterproductive" to peacemaking. From Wordnik.com. [Argentina Recognizes Palestinian State, Upsets Israel] Reference
Getty Images Comptroller of the Currency John Dugan has said it is 'counterproductive' for states to focus on national banks. From Wordnik.com. [Next Case: State vs. Federal Power] Reference
Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday called the strike at Lindsey "counterproductive," and urged the parties to resolve the dispute. From Wordnik.com. [Workers Resume Strikes in U.K.] Reference
He said many of the Democratic efforts to stimulate the economy have been "counterproductive," and endorsed extending Bush-era tax cuts. From Wordnik.com. [Petraeus: Too soon to tell in Afghanistan; GOP strategist: Steele is 'a disaster'; Cornyn: NYC mosque issue 'not about religious freedom'] Reference
Clinton called the proposed construction of 1,300 apartments "counterproductive" and an obstacle to restarting peace talks with the Palestinians. From Wordnik.com. [Hillary Clinton Blasts Israel Settlement Expansion Plans] Reference
It quotes the official saying operations into Pakistan have been "counterproductive," and that political fallout in Pakistan could negate any gains. From Wordnik.com. [U.S. Denies Reports of Planned Pakistan Raids] Reference
The U.S. would need to rally significant regional support or risk that sanctions become "counterproductive" by stirring nationalist or anti-U.S. sentiments. From Wordnik.com. [Chávez Aided Colombia Rebels,] Reference
Obama's tough tone on Israel is "counterproductive,". From Wordnik.com. [Daily News Alert from Israel - COP/JCPA] Reference
Pak FO spokesman calls US drone attacks "counterproductive". From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Photown News] Reference
Gibbs: Squabbling with Rush may, perhaps, be "counterproductive". From Wordnik.com. [186 k per second] Reference
Developer Media Molecule says a disc-based successor would be "counterproductive". From Wordnik.com. [DCEmu Forums:: The Homebrew & Gaming Network :: PSP Dreamcast Nintendo DS Wii GP2X Xbox 360 GBA Gamecube PS2 Apple iPhone PS3 Wiz Pandora Forums - 11,17,23,27,35,36,37,38,51,78,82,83,85,100,105,110,112,113,122,125,128,135,159,176,237,240,241,242,243,250,251,252,255,256,257,258,261,263,268,269,270,271,274,281,290] Reference
"I think it's kind of counterproductive to discuss prior administrations," Plotkin said. From Wordnik.com. [News4Jax.com - Local News] Reference
He said such a move could prove "counterproductive" for Somalia's fragile transitional government. From Wordnik.com. [Gates of Vienna] Reference
He said the sanctions were "counterproductive" and would primarily "affect Iran's civilian population.". From Wordnik.com. [RIA Novosti] Reference
Russia: New sanctions on Iran "counterproductive" posted at 12: 55 pm on October 14, 2009 by Ed Morrissey printer-friendly. From Wordnik.com. [RSSMicro Search - Top News on RSS Feeds] Reference
It calls the current U.S. approach toward Somalia of propping up the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) 'counterproductive'. From Wordnik.com. [Global Issues News Headlines] Reference
General David Petraeus, last week that the attacks were "counterproductive" and could harm the battle for hearts and minds here. From Wordnik.com. [Taipei Times] Reference
Mr. McHugh said it would be "counterproductive" to "take disciplinary action against someone who spoke with me openly and honestly.". From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page]
NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer called the expulsions "counterproductive" to efforts to restore cooperation with Moscow. From Wordnik.com. [The St. Petersburg Times] Reference
About the US 'incursions, Zardari said such attacks into the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) would be "counterproductive". From Wordnik.com. [dailyindia.com News Feed] Reference
USCIRF sent a letter to the religious sponsors calling the dinner "counterproductive" and asking them to cancel it or drop their sponsorship. From Wordnik.com. [Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories] Reference
Kopec said the board does not plan to fight Anderson for resigning from his contract early because it would be "counterproductive" for everyone involved. From Wordnik.com. [DailyHerald.com > News] Reference
Its "counterproductive" to speculate about the scenarios, including developments on spreads, that would spur an aid request under the new facility, he said. From Wordnik.com. [BusinessWeek.com --] Reference
It's "counterproductive" to speculate about the scenarios, including developments on spreads, that would spur an aid request under the new facility, he said. From Wordnik.com. [Bloomberg] Reference
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