One of my very first legal clients was an illegal alien named Alejandro. He migrated from Central America and lived in Macon, ...

My idealism hasn’t changed much over time. I felt optimism when I was in my early 20s. I was probably a bit more of an idealist then, but some experiences took the wind of optimism out of my sails.

Nowadays, idealism is often positive thinking about growing servitude. Idealism encourages citizens to view politics as a faith-based activity, transforming politicians from hucksters to saviors.

The contradiction between idealism and materialism is that no material reality can be changed without an ideal inspiring that change. Likewise no ideal can arise without a change in material reality.

Part I, ironically titled “The Record: Idealism in Action,” takes a tour through a litany of American-led or otherwise condoned atrocities since the end of the Second World War.

Idealism gives way to reality Uncategorized. Jun 17, 2025. Erick Erickson. Creators Syndicate. One of my very first legal clients was an illegal alien named Alejandro.

Idealism seems to piss people off. The old half/empty, half/full glass of water debate. Are things getting better or worse? Are people inherently good or selfish? Are all politicians crooked ...

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that nations prioritize self-interests over idealism. Citing V D Savarkar, he ...

The upshot is that age transforms idealism into practical sensibility. Many of us don’t fit the mold. Just three years shy of 50, and having recently left a tenured faculty position, ...

Teddy's Idealism. Though Ted Kennedy will mostly be remembered for his work on domestic issues, his contributions to human rights around the globe are unmatched. Adam Clymer.

Jonathan Spector’s satirical comedy is directed by Anna D. Shapiro, starring Jessica Hecht and Bill Irwin as members of a school board in California.