Politics Is The Art Of The Possible
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Thu Oct-25-07 10:10 PM
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Politics Is The Art Of The Possible
I adhere to that and believe it entirely. I also think that idealism nurtures the soul. And I don't find the two notions incompatible.
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Thu Oct-25-07 10:16 PM
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1. I think that's a good definition.
Unfortunately, all art isn't beautiful, and everything that is possible isn't necessarily good. :(
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Thu Oct-25-07 10:20 PM
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2. Ambrose Bierce had a good definition, too...
POLITICS, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
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Thu Oct-25-07 10:29 PM
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5. The realist in me knows that your definition is true, but wish for the art no-less. n/t
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Thu Oct-25-07 10:26 PM
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The problem, of course, is that the soul no longer seems to have any role in modern politics.
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Fri Oct-26-07 01:45 AM
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Thu Oct-25-07 10:28 PM
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The greatest show in earth! I do agree that idealism does indeed nurture the soul, as without a soul, their is no idealism.... Thanks for the interesting post! Very refreshing.
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Fri Oct-26-07 05:39 AM
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7. Politics takes "pessimism of the mind, optimism of the will." --Antonio Gramsci
Edited on Fri Oct-26-07 05:41 AM by Perry Logan
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Fri Oct-26-07 05:42 AM
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8. Sure, but people can and do disagree with what's possible
For instance, is it politically possible to block funding for the war? I'd argue that it is. What do you think?
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