It's Not Easy Being Pragmatic

pragmatism (politics) The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.

President Obama's willingness to consider new perspectives and change his position, even when it angers his supporters, is a stark contrast to predecessor George W. Bush's inflexibility.
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The attention to protests from conservatives who don’t support Obama – and almost certainly never would – could obscure the far more significant political threat he now faces.
Barely four months into his presidency, Obama is confronting growing dissatisfaction among members of his liberal base, who feel spurned by a series of his early decisions on issues ranging from guns to torture to immigration to gay rights.
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...hopefully the far left AND the far right will implode on themselves...and intellect and pragmatism will progress and enlighten...

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