23 October 2014

realpolitik

[rey-ahl-poh-li-teek, ree-]

noun
1. political realism or practical politics, especially policy based on power rather than on ideals.

Also, Realpolitik.

Origin

1910-1915; < German, equivalent to real real1+ Politik politics, policy; see politic

Related forms

realpolitiker [rey-ahl-poh-lee-ti-ker, ree-] noun

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Examples from the web for realpolitik

– We’re back to realpolitik –which requires the mind and not the heart.
– Because of basic logic, because of human nature, because of harsh realpolitik realities.
– In fact, the two countries have been edging closer for years-for reasons of pure realpolitik.

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Today’s aphorism

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

– Steve Jobs

On this day

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23 October 1959 – birth of ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic, American parody singer-songwriter.

23 October 1998 – Palestinian Chairman Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, establish a ‘Land for Peace’ deal regarding the West Bank, after a marathon 21 hour negotiation.