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To: TimF who wrote (347081)8/16/2007 1:48:46 PM
From: Road Walker  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1575629
 
re: The distinction between the groups isn't always a clear one. What people think is a pragmatic solution is influenced by ideology, and their ideological opinions are influenced by what they think would be a pragmatic solution.

You can look for someone with a "middle of the road" ideology, but being between two different ideologies doesn't necessarily mean you are any less ideological.

No but if you sit on different sides of the ideological spectrum on different issues, then likely you are thinking like a pragmatist. The solution on abortion might be considered right and on health care left... you are thinking about solutions first not ideology.



To: TimF who wrote (347081)8/16/2007 2:25:48 PM
From: Joe NYC  Respond to of 1575629
 
Tim,

Good point. Also, about pragmatic goals, there will be a lot of people questioning:
- the goal itself
- whether it is worthwhile, and also
- whether the approach is really pragmatic - likely to achieve intended result.

Just as an example think of welfare reduction and greenhouse gas reduction as 2 possible goals and arguments around them.

Joe


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