Pollyannaism

What is it with the 'Pollyannaism' that has hit GOP party operatives -- past and present?

OpEdNews - Quicklink: Newt Gingrich Suggests Hurricane Victims May Be Better Off As Evacuees 2005

Anything less than utter contempt for them until they prove they have some vague idea of Constitutionality and rule of law is Pollyannaism of the worst kind.

McCain Says No Need To Fear Obama, Calls On Supporters To Be "Respectful" 2009

This continued Pollyannaism towards environmental issues drives me nuts.

A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems « Gerry Canavan 2008

You are an idealist and more than any other sign, you're inclined to Pollyannaism.

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Such is the state of heritage architecture and heritage laws in the province, according to Heritage Toronto and the Toronto Historical Association, and despite my efforts in this space at Pollyannaism, I'm inclined to agree.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Dave LeBlanc 2011

Such is the state of heritage architecture and heritage laws in the province, according to Heritage Toronto and the Toronto Historical Association, and despite my efforts in this space at Pollyannaism, I'm inclined to agree.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Dave LeBlanc 2011

The lawyer-turned-playwright's "true story" of her friendship with a convicted "homegrown" terrorist does suffer from an unfortunate Pollyannaism, however.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2010

No terror glorification here, just an unfortunate Pollyannaism

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2010

To expect all of Waterbury's diverse public-employee unions to react the same way to the furlough request is Pollyannaism.

News from www.rep-am.com 2009

To expect all of Waterbury's diverse public-employee unions to react the same way to the furlough request is Pollyannaism.

News from www.rep-am.com 2009