I don't think my definition is in any way perverting the meaning of "pragmatism" in the political context, but if using that word offends you, go ahead and call it whatever you want. The point is that there's a qualitative difference between the two modes of governing, between the two types of policies I described above - doing things to keep the lights on and the system running, as opposed to doing things because they're morally virtuous. Do you disagree with that?
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