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realpolitikPolitics based on practical objectives rather than on ideals. The word does not mean “real” in the English sense but rather connotes “things”—hence a politics of adaptation to things as they are. Realpolitik thus suggests a pragmatic, no-nonsense view and a disregard for ethical considerations. In diplomacy it is often associated with relentless, though realistic, pursuit of the national interest. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Human rightists and European realpolitikers are respectively the Party of Heaven and the Party of Hell. During the campaign Bush zigged and zagged between realist and unipolarist positions, but Cheney was determined to exclude the realpolitikers who had frustrated him in the first Bush administration. As soon as the gauntlet is thrown down, the realpolitiker in this reader comes back: "Oh yeah? |
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