Site Contributions: Pragmatism
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01/31/13 - On Rape and Pragmatism
Something not often noted in the discussion of rape across the globe is that in an age that prizes pragmatism as opposed to firm principles of conduct, even rape can be excused ... |
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01/28/13 - Obama's Macabre Politics
Over the last few weeks, indeed since his victory at the polls, I have been listening to President Obama's speeches quite regularly. I wasn't surprised one bit at his ready ... |
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12/06/12 - Defending Ideology
It is very common among intellectuals in our time to demean ideology. Thus if one supports, say, free trade with foreign firms, one is belittled for doing so on grounds of ... |
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08/30/12 - Pragmatism's Problems
It has now become something of a badge of honor to be a pragmatist, especially in public policy matters. Being pragmatic means promoting policies that work, being practical or ... |
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07/12/12 - Obama's Immigration Machinations
Not for a moment do I buy that President Obama has suddenly grasped the plight of illegal immigrant children. For one, he is on record declaring that the law ties his hands ... |
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06/09/12 - Hey, Rand Paul ... Welcome to the Internet Reformation
"A year, year and a half ago, I was a physician in a small town," Paul, the junior Republican senator from Kentucky, told CNN's Don Lemon. "And it would be a great honor to be ... |
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