pig-headedness

But complaining about taxes strikes me as the worst sort of whiny, pig-headedness.

Matthew Yglesias » Conservatives for Tax Frustration 2010

Then there is Iran, a regime that President Obama spent his first years in office trying to court on the theory that only the pig-headedness of his predecessor had prevented an earlier rapprochement.

The Arab Revolt and U.S. Interests 2011

Mitsuya has a younger brother, estranged from him due to his “girly” dress work, and Ageha tries to bring the two of them together, demonstrating two of the essential shojo heroine characteristics: care for others, so a desire to prevent them from being in painful situations, and pig-headedness.

*V.B. Rose — Recommended Series » Manga Worth Reading 2010

Cecil Rhodes, speaking of what would have obtained but for the pig-headedness of George III., and of what will obtain when England and the United States are united, said, "No cannon would ... be fired on either hemisphere but by permission of the English race."

THE SCAB 2010

But I don't find it outside the realm of possibility that her health providers might have become frustrated at her pig-headedness and just given up.

The Tragedy of Jade Goody aka TBTAM 2009

This is racing united only in arrogance, complacency and sheer pig-headedness.

Tracks hold the power as Racing United proves itself an immediate bust 2010

Talking could easily keep the innocent from suffering because of our pig-headedness and bully mentality.

McCain camp: Obama's not being honest on Cuba views 2008

When it comes to a film from directors Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, this self-professed pig-headedness is a familiar feeling.

Brandon's Sundance 2010 Reviews: Documentary Edition Pt 2 « FirstShowing.net 2010

If ever there was an argument against the pig-headedness and jingoistic behavior of Arizona, these two places would be it.

Patricia Zohn: Culture Zohn: Happy Summer Culture 2010

As you say, ideological pig-headedness doesn't help.

Snow disruption: Cold comfort | Editorial 2010