Sentences with phrase «cynicism about»

When these partners recall choices in the past, they often express cynicism about long - term commitment.

Despite widespread cynicism about the institution lately, I'm optimistic about its future.

However, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) which has long campaigned against the «myth» of the so - called» compensation culture», as well as trade unions, which have fought for greater protection of workers, have expressed cynicism about the review.

Trade deals are, of course, always controversial, and the Conservative government has faced some criticism for moving on the issue during an election campaign with the NDP in particular expressing cynicism about the deal.

Let's start with doctrine: — Current copyright literature Next to Genie Tyburski and the wonderful Virtual Chase — Virtual Chase Legal Research guide: Intellectual Property Law From Slaw's own Ted Tjaden, some Canadian links — Intellectual Property Law — Canada Pausing only to suppress my occasional cynicism about the length of time that Canada's policy - making on copyright has been going on, at least they have good resources explaining the process — Copyright Reform Process A few comparative links: the United Kingdom — Copyright on the UK Patent Office Site Next New Zealand — New Zealand Copyright Law How to do research on Australian copyright law — Intellectual Property Research in Australia Now two important US sites: first the authorized version — The US Copyright Office Next, a wonderful site that reflects some of Larry Lessig «s thinking at Stanford — The Stanford Copyright and Fair Use Center And finally, reflecting the fact that so much law in this area reflects not domestic policy - making, but hard - fought international consensus, an Index to what the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency has accomplished — WIPO Index And to conclude with an American and a European take on international copyright, since I was just in Chicago, look at Irene Berkey's links — International Intellectual Property and finally a European source (actually it's Swiss, but that's not obviousRobert Kraft, in his Diaries, quotes Stravinsky, la justice — c’est une invention suisse)-- Swiss Legal Research Center International IP Links, run by CMS von Erlach Henrici And finally, a nice and quirky piece on the oddities of copyright called — Digital Copyright & Copywrong by Peter Jacso.

Being a lawyer can create a certain degree of cynicism about the law.

Our strategy is that we jump from program to program; without having any integrated initiatives; even though the partners all have a bone - deep cynicism about any «new» program.

It's hard to imagine a strategy better designed to promote cynicism about the LSUC's commitment to equity.

At this point, there's quite a bit of cynicism about the international climate talks.

response scepticism may also emerge from perceptions that climate change is too large and complex a problem to solve; as well as with wider cynicism about governments, the UN and politics in general.

Crucially, the shift to pipelines would mean more money for Turkey, which doesn't earn revenue from shipping on the strait due to the international treaty, something that has prompted some cynicism about officials» motives for tightening shipping regulations.

If not, then it will harden my already high level of cynicism about the quality of peer review applied in climate science.

Other expressions of scepticism may result from issue fatigue, cynicism about a media who seek to sensationalise or the experience of cognitive dissonance.

The only sensible conclusion is that my cynicism about this individual is entirely justified.

The result was probably more public confusion and cynicism about what is going on.

Any cynicism about art - world opportunism that a visitor might have brought to this show burned away under the brilliance of the Alabaman African American women's guileless, purposeful, inspired invention.

When, a few years later, he may have had his own London exhibition taken out with the trash, convincing the press that the janitor had made a mistake, had he added to one's cynicism about art — or merely about him?

Flood flatters their cynicism about the art scene, while letting them know that he cares, honest.

While Anne Pasternak, director of the Brooklyn Museum, who was not involved with the award, acknowledged «a growing cynicism about prizes» in general, she said that «having major artists come talk about their work and all the things connected with a prize is very inspiring to a local arts scene.»

Next - gen console gaming is finally here - and we can't help but note a little cynicism about the launch line - up and much controversy about the review scores.

These articles express cynicism about home sellers» financial habits and Realtors alike.

These articles express cynicism about home sellers» financial habits and cynicism from Realtors as well.

Naturally, there is some cynicism about this approach in the industry.

Reflecting on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Dyson explores King's little - known or forgotten views: his support of the concepts of affirmative action and democratic socialism and his cynicism about white Americans.

Any cynicism about the pricing, marketing, naming and / or optioning strategy goes out the window when you drive it.

«There has been a lot of cynicism about the school system.

These ideas are likely to have left an impression on the public, perhaps fueling cynicism about politics and about the democratic process, and undermining the trust in institutions and in one another, across lines of difference, that is essential for the functioning of representative democracy.

Screenwriters Strong and Craig ditch the propaganda speechifying that bogged down the previous film, while returning director Francis Lawrence doesn't allow Collins» pointed cynicism about political leaders to overshadow the fast - paced and exciting action sequences.

There's a bit of cynicism about remakes, especially remakes from one language into English.

While effectively expressing some obvious cynicism about hypocrisy in contemporary television, the film can't grasp the tonal dexterity necessary with such hot - button material, and instead drowns in sanctimony.

It's glorious pulp fiction elevated to genre art, full of both Mamet's cynicism about the corruption of big business (just substitute Hollywood for the martial arts league) and his romantic ideals of men in military service and men dedicated to a higher purpose.

Richard Linklater's Last Flag Flying, an unofficial sequel to Hal Ashby's 1973 film The Last Detail, is similarly a buddy road movie that blends humour, pathos and subversive cynicism about the damage done to men who become soldiers.

There will always be cynicism about the Tinseltown attitude towards fictional disability (something that is traditionally admired as long as it comes as a package with genius), but this is a genuinely excellent performance from Redmayne, and the movie itself is far more complex and demanding than you might expect.

In his films, Shyamalan reflects a deep cynicism about the state of our real world and the violence that has creeped into its everyday fabric.

In «Tully,» the cynicism about the supposed undiluted joys of motherhood rings true, or at least truer than in movies that don't admit such a station in life can be less than paradise.

The movie contains a good dose of noir cynicism about Hollywood and how it treats its struggling denizens.

Despite their shared cynicism about love, both grow closer and become more involved romantically, though their cynicism often gets in the way.

My interactions with potential donors were often met with cynicism about the effectiveness of any organization due to the highly publicized scandals of a few.

Revealing that Labour has been in discussion with the Obama team for over a year, he said: «Their key campaigning insight in an age of cynicism about politicians is word of mouth.

Critics say the candidates» dependence on outside money makes residents of the Syracuse area congressional district feel like they have less influence and fuels cynicism about government.

We don't claim that there's some kind of invisible mass swing toward the left; indeed, the hollow results of Obama's promises have produced widespread cynicism about the possibilities of positive change.

But, the governor told the paper the federal complaint against Silver adds to the public's cynicism about government.

The statement reads in part, «Given that President Buhari was initially acclaimed, hailed and idolised by the people as an uncompromising spear - head of a crusade against corruption — taking crusade to mean, not just a war, but a war fought with great passion and zeal — it is significant that, in less than two years, the acclaim is giving way to cynicism about the President's sincerity in the prosecution of the war.

All pertinent issues today set against public cynicism about the role of government and the intelligence and security services.

The other party works for the oligarchs — or intentionally fails hoping to promote cynicism about government.

We all need to analyze why public cynicism about Albany's «beltway» culture has persisted for decades.»

Public cynicism about the sheer amount of money in politics might have led to disenchantment.

The best chance for them to succeed is to promote cynicism about the impact government can have on our citizen's life.

She declined to comment, but Caproni said the affairs exemplified the kind of behavior that bred cynicism about government.

Cynicism about government has reached new heights as dysfunction reigns in Washington, across New York and even here in Erie County.