"Popular sentiment" refers to the general or common feelings, opinions, or attitudes held by a large group of people.
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This will necessarily be a party that takes advantage
of popular sentiment and the sense of political abandonment, whether left or right wing, or with elements of both.
I can really appreciate these words, as I know a ton of self - directed investors who make investment decisions based on
popular sentiment alone.
But, he says, «when you are a data - driven oligarchy like Facebook, Google, Amazon, or Uber, you really can't wash your hands of the impact of your algorithms and your ability to shape
popular sentiment in our society.»
«Sympathy for the injured and
popular sentiment against wealthy corporations evolves suggestion, and prospective damages excites auto - suggestion,» one surgeon for the Erie Railway coldly wrote in 1894.
Alternative minimum tax (AMT):
Reflecting popular sentiment, the new plan would completely repeal the AMT, a move also proposed by the Big Six plan.
Rarely do our own miscalculations result in tragedy, yet
popular sentiment seems to hold that when it comes to truly trusting others, you just never know.
But such a detailed legal bid to prevent reform would
see popular sentiment turn decisively against the Lords.
You might see it happening with dedicated and excellent parliamentary individuals, Australian Greens in Senate Estimates is a current example, but it obviously hasn't out - weighed the
general popular sentiment on the worthlessness of parliament.
And although they are the «legitimate» actors in this saga, it is actually a non-state actor, the militia from the city of Zintan, which captured Saif, which holds most of the cards and is successfully
channeling popular sentiment.
The locals are divided at best regarding the presence of these activists, though screenwriter Stephen Beresford locates the common ground shared by two respective and varied bands of outsiders, both the activists and the miners being at odds with the ruling party and
prevailing popular sentiment.
«We must confront the difficult truth, that this form of egalitarianism, the one that defines fairness solely in terms of society's response to those in greatest need, is badly out of step
with popular sentiment,» he said.
At the end of that trance, Buhari (who tries hard to right grievous wrongs) had become the villain; those accused of egregious sleaze, unfairly repressed citizens; and the throes in the land, which their stupendous heists have caused, mere «
popular sentiments against the so - called treasury looters.»
Finally, like Buffett, we must create our own set of objective criteria to guide our investment decisions and avoid the fevers
of popular sentiments.
It is either some fans do not use their brains tending to go
by popular sentiment or the hatred of Stan has reached alarming levels.
Anyway, Denham said: — «What the research shows is that
popular sentiment supports a tough, hard headed, but at the end of the day, compassionate version of fairness.
On the other hand,
popular sentiment seems to be that to participate in Trump's inauguration (or administration) in any sense is to condone the 45th U.S. President's political beliefs.
None of this shift in
popular sentiment is likely to soften the debate within the «supercommittee» of six Democratic and six Republican lawmakers who have until Nov. 23 to find a way to close the 10 - year budgetary gap by another $ 1.5 trillion.
Analysts say it is too early to assess what impact the reforms have had on
popular sentiment.
This right of democratic choice and the responsibility of democratic governance is not promoted by judicial imperialism, even if justified as showing some responsiveness to
popular sentiments or public virtues.
Through documenting the changing patterns and forms of family life in America, Mintz and Kellogg dispel
the popular sentiment that the American family is in a state of decay.
The Church is not designed to be convenient but instead it purposely demands a certain amount of sacrifice of personal liberties in order to sanctify a person's faith, to preserve and promote values designed to protect humanity without regard to time or
popular sentiment.
The change in
popular sentiment is great though not sufficient.
Though
a popular sentiment, you don't simply take 50 percent of the responsibility for a relationship and expect your spouse to meet you halfway.
Contrary to
some popular sentiment in America, it does not mean that he has, or will, become a member of the Protestant faculty.
(87) 17:21 — «The heaven, which Christ taught was within us, was by
the popular sentiment placed above us» («First Physical Synthesis» in IS.
It's
a popular sentiment among Giants fans.
Jan 04,2016... A POOR MEMORIAL Bowing to
popular sentiment that was ineluctable though largely unreasoning, the fac...
Betting on lines that have been artificially inflated based on
popular sentiment is one of the hallmarks of a contrarian betting strategy.
A popular sentiment in «lactivist» circles is «nobody can make you feel guilt, if you feel guilt it's on your own and you must have a reason to.»
Elections provide a veneer of democratic legitimacy, help collect information on
popular sentiment, and ensure credible power - sharing between members of the elite.
This can help us to gauge political preferences, the evolution of political language, or
popular sentiment.
Go with where
the popular sentiment is; or go where the campaign money is (or at a minimum neutralize it for 2012).
No government can exist which does not control and restrain
the popular sentiments.»
Ultimately, the authors echoed
the popular sentiment that geoengineering should not be viewed as a «cure» for climate change.
I know it's not
a popular sentiment, but I can't wait for summer to give way to fall.
I actually enjoyed it more than THE AVENGERS but that's not exactly
a popular sentiment.
Superintendents, whose careers are in the hands of school boards and community members, often steer clear of the controversial policies and programs that stand to have the biggest impact, for fear of clashing with
popular sentiment.
Find out which variant is the most preferred and whether you should go with
the popular sentiment or pick your own favorite variant.