Word: quietism
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...only make a strong case stronger since they stem from a record of substance and consistency. As William Shannon wrote succinctly in a recent issue of The New Republic. "Humphrey, to his credit, during the difficult years of the '50's committed none of the political mortal sins; cynicism, quietism, opportunism." In fact, since then Humphrey, unlike other liberals like Joseph Clark of Pennsylvania or Paul Douglas of Illinois, has gained considerable influence, evidenced by his role as Majority whip, and yet has compromsed issues not principles in doing...