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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
I don't think my definition is in any way perverting the meaning of "pragmatism" in the political context
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There is no political context. Pragmatism can come from anywhere on the political/ideological spectrum.
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but if using that word offends you, go ahead and call it whatever you want.
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It's exactly what I called it - Ideology.
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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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No, but again differences in modes of governing is IDEOLOGY.
I can also see and appreciate the virtue in both of the situations you describe. There's virtue in wanting to be fiscally responsible and there's virtue in wanting to reduce your carbon footprint. Which one is more moral again comes down to your IDEOLOGY.