Politics Is The Art Of The Possible

[ruggerson]

I adhere to that and believe it entirely.

I also think that idealism nurtures the soul.

And I don't find the two notions incompatible.

[ThomCat]

1. I think that's a good definition.

Unfortunately, all art isn't beautiful, and everything that is possible isn't necessarily good. :(

[PurityOfEssence]

2. Ambrose Bierce had a good definition, too...

POLITICS, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

[rusty quoin]

5. The realist in me knows that your definition is true, but wish for the art no-less. n/t

[Basileus Basileon]

3. Indeed true.

The problem, of course, is that the soul no longer seems to have any role in modern politics.

[cuke]

6. That is by design

[nightrider767]

4. American Democracy.

The greatest show in earth!

I do agree that idealism does indeed nurture the soul, as without a soul, their is no idealism....

Thanks for the interesting post!

Very refreshing.

[Perry Logan]

7. Politics takes "pessimism of the mind, optimism of the will." --Antonio Gramsci

[cali]

8. Sure, but people can and do disagree with what's possible

For instance, is it politically possible to block funding for the war? I'd argue that it is. What do you think?