Sentences with phrase «seek positions of power»

When they start to seek positions of power,... be afraid... be very afraid.

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It is the worst version of power play when people are seeking someone's mentorship for things that are critical to their livelihood, and then they're put in that position.

Beware of «faithful» religious believers like Romney who seek positions of great political power and authority over military forces.

If that central relationship is distorted, if we look to something less than God for our fulfillment, seeking affirmation on the level of status, wealth, social position, achievement, education, power, or whatever, then our human light will inevitably burn at a lower wattage; our being will be distorted.

If by the power of God's grace we are in a position to accept ourselves as pilgrims, as mortal men seeking their way with difficulty through the darkness, as failing again and again and yet bound in duty to an earthly task; if the Church effects that acceptance by celebrating the death of the Lord, and makes us men of prayer who are really conscious of the future judgment of God, if the Church sends its children strengthened with God's grace out into their own maturity which burdens them but sets them free, then the Church by its official ministry has done what it alone can and must do.

Moral Realism inherent in this approach is to avoid two absolutist positions of utopianism - one, the approach of political religions which seek to bring perfect community on earth through political action, which ends in tyranny because it asks the impossible from power - politics; and the other, a withdrawal from politics because it can not bring perfect community on earth, which ends by tolerating the worst tyranny and oppression without resistance.

Frequently, the argument wasn't as much about theology, as it was about pride, power, and politics, as each person sought a place of higher prominence or position within the church.

«We are saddened by the accounts of deplorable behaviour from a group of individuals who have abused their power, exploited their position, and sought to subvert systems designed to protect vulnerable people in Haiti,» the charity stated.

As Cuomo increasingly seeks to position himself at the national level, potentially with an eye on a future White House run, by embracing a host of liberal policy proposals, look for the Senate Democrats and their allies to keep up the «we could accomplish so much more together» drumbeat, even though at this point it's pretty much a done deal that the Republicans and the IDC have renewed their power - sharing relationship.

Leaders in positions of power will therefore seek at all costs to maintain those positions, which ensure the dopamine flow and of other neurochemicals and confer them the neurochemical gratification they need; in such instances, political transition is tediously slow.

But, one fundamental obstacle that will prevent this from coming to fruition is the subjective view of the electoral process / positions by the youths as a right which must be given, even in the face of obvious inabilities, and gross absence of planned programs and pragmatic strategies to making a positive impact by the power - seeking youths.

Zhou told jurors that defense lawyers purposely sought to confuse them over the past month - and - a-half in what he said, in the end, is a «simple case» of a top government official allegedly selling his position of power in the Cuomo administration to executives whose companies allegedly got millions of dollars» worth of insider help from Percoco with everything from stalled government payments for a Syracuse construction project to help with an Orange County gas - fired power plant development.

Speaking at the unveiling of the statue, located on Obafemi Awolowo Way by the Lagos Television (LTV) junction in Ikeja, governor Ambode said the party's position, as stipulated in its manifesto, seeks to amend the Nigeria Constitution with a view to devolving powers to States and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit and that the State supports the restructuring committee of the party going round the country to achieve same.

The company started a new education program, with Lisa Percoco making $ 90,000 a year for what was labeled during the trial as a «low - show» position that sought to educate grade school children about the benefits of the power industry.

I write «JOURNALIST» in caps not because I seek to unfairly glorify the profession above others, even though we are the Fourth Estate of the realm so - called; a position that bestows on us the power to make or break; a very critical role that earns us foes and friends across the social class, relatively more foes from elites and the political class.

Sources told the Observer in January the de Blasio - aligned speaker was using the power and influence of her position to prevent either from advancing out of the Committee on Public Safety — a move reminiscent of Quinn, but contrary to the promises of openness that Mark - Viverito made while seeking the post in 2013, and to the spirit of the Council rules reform measures passed two years ago.

There is the question of whether the applicant is seeking to actually serve the public, or to claim the associated power for personal gain, either while serving or to aid in ascending to the next or ultimate position of power and authority.

«I personally witnessed two men in high positions of power on that set seek out and verbally abuse multiple women,» she wrote in the deleted Instagram post.

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Those who work hard and constantly seek to be visible to their superiors, those who showcase their hard work, are the ones who advance to positions of greater power and responsibility.

And when Charlie eventually becomes President, Alice is thrust into a position she did not seek — one of power and influence, privilege and responsibility.

If Zeitz MOCAA succeeds curatorially, the building could put South Africa in a position of considerable cultural power as it seeks to become the global trader of contemporary African visual experiences.

This all reinforces the importance of considering the power of cultural cognition when pondering American polarization on climate, stem cells and a host of other issues underpinned by science — and the longstanding tendency of candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination to take unscientific positions.

It held that «the Commission's power under the ordinary legislative procedure does not come down to submitting a proposal and, subsequently, promoting contact and seeking to reconcile the positions of the Parliament and the Council» (para 74).

6 The defendant takes the position that the documents sought are not in the possession, control or power of the defendant and therefore the motion should be brought under r. 30.10 (1) particularly since r. 30.02 (4) is permissive.

The Government's position expressed in the statement above is that, following the referendum, the Government has taken a decision to leave the European Union and the Government has the power and the authority using the royal prerogative to notify the European Council of that decision without seeking prior authorisation from Parliament; in other words, the Government enjoys complete discretion about as to serve the Notice.

What powers do office - holders have to ensure continuity of supply and avoid being held to ransom by suppliers seeking to leverage their position?

Candidate with hands on experience in designing low and high voltage power systems with sound knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, seeks a position as power engineer in a renowned organization.

Seeking a position as an auto mechanic with Auto Repairs Inc. utilizing experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, maintenance, and repair of different vehicle types with specialization in managing combustion - powered automotive vehicles.

Seeking the dynamic work position of an information security analyst is a top IT company which will give me a chance to present before it my superb skills, grasping power, willingness to work for long hours and exceptional talent of analysis.

• Seeking a Welder Fabricator position at Spooky Fast Custom Finishing utilizing skills in analyzing diagrams and specifications, and cutting all metals accordingly with the help of hand and power tools.