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[–] DarkGamer@kbin.social -2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Realpolitik is the approach of conducting diplomatic or political policies based primarily on considerations of given circumstances and factors, rather than strictly following ideological, moral, or ethical premises. In this respect, it shares aspects of its philosophical approach with those of realism and pragmatism. It is often simply referred to as pragmatism in politics, e.g. "pursuing pragmatic policies" or "realistic policies".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realpolitik

Acknowledging political realities isn't owned by nor generally associated with Nazism. In fact their downfall can be attributed to not acknowledging political realities due to batshit racial theories. Even in Germany, realpolitik predates them and is generally associated with Otto Von Bismarck. You're reaching, obviously incorrect, and unwilling to admit it. Maybe next time don't be so quick to invoke Godwin's law.

[–] orrk@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

sure, in theory EVERYTHING is a good thing, if you go by the idealized version of everything.

and while I don't agree with everything many Liberals say, Kraut has a very good critique of the ideology