But what is most striking about this decision is his attempt not to alienate conservatives or to sidestep the moral debate.
But modern art is just as likely to alienate ordinary people as to excite them.
But he is not actually questioning conservatives' call to cut federal spending and social programs dramatically, which could restrict growth and alienate efforts to appeal beyond the base.
As it strives for high-performance characteristics, Lexus must be careful not to alienate the customers who have come to prefer its smooth, comfortable ride, Carter acknowledges.
He had earlier said that the empty seats in the first week of the Games - which were seen at a number of events, including tennis, football, gymnastics and swimming - had threatened to alienate Britons who had been unable to get hold of tickets.
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Thus although cultural heritage and archaeology are drivers for Creative Economies that contribute to sustainable development, the imbalanced promotion of heritage can serve to alienate communities, generate conflict and lead to the destruction of heritage.
As a result, HMV has managed to alienate its core market of CD-buyers, while failing to attract new customers for other products, leaving it in the worst of all worlds.
Why would they want to alienate themselves from graduates who'll be earning high salaries in years to come?
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Asking new contacts for a job is just going to alienate them, whereas passing on a job lead is a good way to start a relationship.
Republicans still will likely walk a fine line on values, careful not to alienate middle-of-the-road swing voters even as they appeal to their conservative supporters.
So by doing such a thing you do have to wonder if they're going to alienate any of their really close partners, and if they have the ability to get consumers to buy into it.
His hands have been tied by a government that is determined not to alienate a massive pressure group while, at the same time, not prepared to pour the gigantic amounts of money into public transport to make it a viable alternative for most travellers.
Democrats don't want to alienate a key part of their electorate, and they certainly aren't going to hand Bush anything he might take credit for as he leaves office.
Congress considering a bill that would make it illegal to fast-forward through commercials on DVDs is already bad enough, but apparently determined to alienate their customers even in the absence of a Federal law, TiVo has quietly been cutting deals with advertisers to put banner ads up on screen when you fast-forward through commercials.
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The new secretary of defence had managed to alienate both Congress and the Pentagon bureaucracy.
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In the past, America could not afford to alienate any of its more important allies.
Journalists agreed not to alienate anyone so that advertisers could aim their messages at everyone.
It may sound provocative enough to alienate prickly Americans, without giving Europeans any serious extra firepower.
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To compound his difficulties, Mr Sharif has managed to alienate many of his political allies.
You are already so well fixed in life that you can afford to alienate potential clients?
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BJP's partners have wooed Muslims in the past and will be reluctant permanently to alienate these voters.
Mr. Najib probably recognizes the need to move faster, but he can't afford to alienate his Malay base.
Xbox has a very loyal customer base, and Microsoft threatens to alienate that base with this sort of move.
It could also be the perfect way to alienate those all-important independent voters.
But in the long run does it make sense to alienate local viewers?
Or, more cynically, the Romney campaign might be reluctant to alienate influential Republican donors in the financial services industry.
Even as Callaway tries to attract younger golfers, it must be careful not to alienate its core older customers.
The Pope's message threatens to alienate liberal Indians who previously dismissed the warnings of Hindu chauvinists as fanatical paranoia.
Allard won their 1996 match up 51 percent to 46 percent, and he did little since then to alienate voters.
And, you know, that's fine but I think what's - you're inevitably going to alienate those hard - your core audience.
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