Sentences with phrase «political pendulum»
The phrase "political pendulum" refers to a back-and-forth movement or swing between different political ideologies or parties in a democratic system. It suggests that over time, power or control may shift from one side to another, as public opinion and circumstances change. Full definition
Some of my changing perspective has to do with this wild political pendulum swing we're experiencing.
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The question for you is whether you actually prefer fascism to communism, or would you rather see the nation's political pendulum swing closer to the center?
«Furthermore, the political pendulum has shifted to the Right in the last few years,» Citi said, adding that «the race for second place in the first round is highly uncertain.»
In an age when the political pendulum can swing quickly from regulation to deregulation and when federal rules are frequently reinterpreted, automated help with compliance is more than a convenience — it's a business necessity.
«We believe the political pendulums are swinging — whether from the left or the right, as candidates embrace more populist positions and associate a move away from austerity with other anti-establishment and anti-incumbent rhetoric,» says Shalett.
Public sector work is gradually being synchronized to the swing of the political pendulum in this country.
The political pendulum will swing back and forth, and more competitive campaigns would help promote more steady and incremental progress.
But as we also have learned from practical experience in Washington, the political pendulum usually swings in the opposite direction.
Whether it's the minimum wage or a variety of pensioner benefits, the coalition has accepted a significant shift of the political pendulum.»
But let's also not discount teachers» unions ability to adapt and change with the shifting political tides — this is not the first time (and likely not the last time) the political pendulum will swing away from teachers» union interests.
The political pendulum swings from more to less punishment and back again, but the paradigm itself is worn out, and a new one has not taken its place.
However, that only works when the political pendulum swings back quickly.
The Terror, Napoleon, the brief restoration of the Bourbon monarchy, the Second Empire under Napoleon III: the political pendulum swung wildly and violently throughout the nineteenth century in the city along the Seine.
We Americans suffer from a swinging political pendulum that has hurt us before.