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pragmatic
pragmatic by super_nova March 12, 2017
Pragmatic Solution
We must implement a pragmatic solution to maximise the utility derived from available resources without imposing constraints on existing infrastructure.
Pragmatic Solution by Jonathan D. A. Branch February 3, 2003
pragmatic do-nothing-ism
The liberal ideology predominant in the US that voting for the Democratic Party will eventually yield progressive results, thus enabling so called progressives to take no action to achieve aforementioned progress.
“I am a socialist, I just don’t think revolution is the way to get what we desperately need. Societal progress will come in time if we can just get more democrats in office”
“No man, you’re wrong, all progress made up until now has been through the efforts of grass root movements. After they put in the hard work and get momentum, the Dems ride in to take credit and gain a new voter base. Your tactic of voting for a dem every four years is pragmatic do-nothing-ism, and is a cop out for you selfishly contributing nothing to progress while complaining that it isn’t coming quick enough.”
“No man, you’re wrong, all progress made up until now has been through the efforts of grass root movements. After they put in the hard work and get momentum, the Dems ride in to take credit and gain a new voter base. Your tactic of voting for a dem every four years is pragmatic do-nothing-ism, and is a cop out for you selfishly contributing nothing to progress while complaining that it isn’t coming quick enough.”
pragmatic do-nothing-ism by Petty Bourgeois Com October 18, 2023
Pragmatic Humanism
a version of secular humanism which emphasizes the importance of natural biology and chemistry in achieving humanist goals; four key points are 1) brain health 2) mood management 3) impulse control and 4) critical thinking; it claims that it can achieve demonstrable results that make it superior to both traditional religions and non-religious philosophies; it developed as a more mature and straight forward take on Sun Worshipping Atheism
Pragmatic Humanism by Wandering Spirit Warrior September 5, 2014
Pragmatic Extraphysicalism
Pragmatic Extraphysicalism, also Extraphysical Pragmatism, is an extraphysicalist philosophy that focus more on the practical actions and consequences of extraphysics than in the concepts or theories about that. Pragmatic Extraphdicalism believes that practical actions and the consequences of extraphysics are the best way to know about extraphysics and are the best source of extraphysicalist philosophy often rejecting the idea that extraphysics and extraphysicalism should be only theorized and imagined and not much focused on the practical part of extraphysics.
"Pragmatic Extraphysicalism is really common among people who practice Astral Projection and have spiritual experiences who have more extraphysicalist-like views than simple physicalist or materialist views of spiritual experiences."
Pragmatic Extraphysicalism by Full Monteirism May 10, 2021
Pragmatic Atheist
A pragmatic atheist is someone who actively pursued an understanding of theism by delving into the study of diverse religions and spiritual practices, ultimately arriving at atheism through a methodical process of elimination. Their rejection of theism may be grounded in practical, prudential, or moral considerations. This journey involves critically evaluating religious beliefs and doctrines, weighing evidence, coherence, and ethical implications. For pragmatic atheists, atheism emerges not as a mere rejection born of emotional bias, but rather as a reasoned stance based on thoughtful inquiry and assessment of available knowledge.
Pragmatic Atheist by anonymous March 28, 2024
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EBK
EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures).
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Blexas
Texas is categorized as a swing state in presidential elections, but has voted for Republicans more times than for Democrats in recent history. As such, as demographics change political alignments, some Democrats believe that Texas will vote blue, or Democratic, due to their Hispanic and African American voters, who often align themselves with the Democratic Party's liberal wing.
Blexas has been cited as possible in the upcoming decades, but only if Democrats continue to win the Hispanic vote in bigger margins.
Blexas has been cited as possible in the upcoming decades, but only if Democrats continue to win the Hispanic vote in bigger margins.
Ratfucker
Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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