Obama Takes 'Common Sense' View On Economy
Nov 19th, 2008 · The president-elect's economic team includes advisers from a wide range of backgrounds who hold a variety of political views. But one word is often used to describe the group: pragmatic.
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Is This The 'End Of American Exceptionalism'? *
Sep 11th, 2008 · Andrew J. Bacevich, a professor of history and international relations at Boston University and a retired Army colonel, discusses his new book, The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. He argues that pragmatic realism has always been the core of American foreign policy, and current politicians would do well to remember that.
Analysis: Biden Choice Shows Obama's Pragmatism
Aug 23rd, 2008 · Democratic candidate Barack Obama's choice of Sen. Joseph Biden shows he's pragmatic, says NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson. She discusses with Scott Simon some of the positives and negatives of Obama's vice presidential selection.
Pragmatism Defines Dutch Health Care System *
Jul 17th, 2008 · In the Netherlands, the health care system has been shaped by the culture. Everyone is required to have insurance and everyone gets the same care. The Dutch system is noted both for its restraint and the comprehensive care it delivers.
For Romney, Health Care Fix Nothing to Brag About
Nov 13th, 2007 · The effort to extend health insurance to all Massachusetts residents showcased then-Gov. Mitt Romney's pragmatic problem-solving skills. Though he won the fight, the GOP presidential candidate has been distancing himself from the plan since it was enacted.
A Mining Adviser's View of Global Warming
May 3rd, 2007 · Tom Burke is an environmental adviser to one of the world's largest mining operations and the British government. At heart, he's an environmental activist, but he's pragmatic about what it will take to shift corporate and political thinking on climate change.
Fond Recollections of a Romanticized Youth
Nov 13th, 2006 · Amidst swirling strings, reverberating vocal harmonies, gentle guitars and a dusty rhythmic shuffle, Shawn Lee temporarily gets caught in vaguely optimistic reverie as he sings, "I wonder if I'll ever feel this way again." But his sentiments turn pragmatic quickly.
Cuban-Americans Resist Embargo Tactics *
Aug 14th, 2006 · Influential Cuban-Americans are pushing for "conditional engagement" with Cuba. The impetus for this pragmatism comes not only from business interests but also from the many Cubans who've arrived in south Florida during the last 20 years and stay in touch with family back home.
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