Status quo, a commonly used form of the original Latin "statu quo" - literally "the state in which" - is a Latin term This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature were highly regarded in ancient Rome when Latin rhetoric and literature were still maturing meaning the current or existing state of affairs.[1] To maintain the status quo is to keep the things the way they presently are. The related phrase status quo ante Status quo ante is Latin for "the way things were before" and incorporates the term status quo. In law, it refers to the objective of a temporary restraining order or a rescission in which the situation is restored to "the state in which previously" it existed. It may also refer to:, literally "the state in which before", means "the state of affairs that existed previously"[2].
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Political usage
The original phrase from 14th-century diplomatic Latin was in statu quo res erant ante bellum, meaning "in the state in which things were before the war". This gave rise to the shorter form status quo ante bellum The term was originally used in treaties to refer to the withdrawal of enemy troops and the restoration of prewar leadership. When used as such, it means that no side gains or loses territory or economic and political rights. This contrasts with uti possidetis, where each side retains whatever territory and other property it holds at the end of "the state in which (it was) before the war" (indicating the withdrawal of enemy troops and restoration of power to prewar leadership), as well as other variations such as status quo itself.
Arguing to preserve the status quo is usually done in the context of opposing a large, often radical change. The social movement Social movements are a type of group action. They are large informal groupings of individuals and/or organizations focused on specific political or social issues, in other words, on carrying out, resisting or undoing a social change is an example of the status quo being challenged. The term frequently refers to the status of a large issue, such as the current culture or social climate of an entire society Society or human society is the manner or condition in which the members of a community live together for their mutual benefit. By extension, society denotes the people of a region or country, sometimes even the world, taken as a whole. Used in the sense of an association, a society is a body of individuals outlined by the bounds of functional or nation A nation is a territory or country as political entity or a grouping of people who share real or imagined common history, culture, language or ethnic origin, often possessing or seeking its own government. The development and conceptualization of a nation is closely related to the development of modern industrial states and nationalist movements.[3]
Politicians sometimes refer to a status quo. Often there is a policy of deliberate ambiguity, referring to the status quo rather than formalizing the status. Clark Kerr is reported to have said, "The status quo is the only solution Problem solving is a mental process and is part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem shaping. Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher-order cognitive process that requires the modulation and control of more routine or fundamental skills. Problem that cannot be vetoed A veto, Latin for "I forbid", is the power of an officer of the state to stop unilaterally a piece of legislation. In practice, the veto can be absolute or limited (as in the legislative process of the United States, where a two thirds vote in both the House and Senate may override a Presidential veto of legislation)," meaning that the status quo cannot simply be decided against; action must be taken if it is to change.
In Israel Israel officially the State of Israel (Hebrew: מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל (help·info), Medinat Yisra'el; Arabic: دَوْلَةُ إِسْرَائِيلَ, Dawlat Isrā'īl), is a country in Western Asia located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan in the east,, the term refers to an informal agreement conducted in 1947 between the secular leadership of the Zionist movement in Palestine The Palestine Mandate, or Mandate for Palestine, or British Mandate of Palestine was a legal instrument for the administration of Palestine formally approved by the League of Nations in June 1922, based on a draft by the principal Allied and associated powers after the First World War. The mandate formalized British rule in Palestine from 1917-1948 and leaders of the Orthodox Jews Orthodox Judaism is a formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics canonized in the Talmudic texts and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and Acharonim, which created a framework for the establishment of the country. This agreement lays out ground rules for the relationship between state and religion in four major issues: Shabbat Shabbat is the seventh day of the Jewish week and a day of rest in Judaism. Shabbat is observed from sundown Friday until the appearance of three stars in the sky on Saturday night. The exact time, therefore, differs from week to week and from place to place, depending on the time of sunset at each location. In polar areas where there is no, education, Kashrut Kashrut is the set of Jewish dietary laws. Food in accord with halakha (Jewish law) is termed kosher in English, from the Ashkenazi pronunciation of the Hebrew term kashér (כָּשֵׁר), meaning "fit" (in this context, fit for consumption by Jews according to traditional Jewish law). Food that is not in accordance with Jewish law is, and matrimonial law. It has been more or less maintained throughout the country's existence. It might also refer to the arrangement formalized in 1852 for the division of custodianship among a number of Christian communities for various important Christian holy sites of the Holy Land The Holy Land Hebrew: ארץ הקודש Erets HaQodesh; , generally refers to the geographical region of the Levant called Land of Canaan or Land of Israel in the Bible, and constitutes the Promised land. This area, or sites within it, hold significant religious importance to at least four monotheistic Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity,.
Quotations
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"What politician has ever run on the platform of despair, defending the status quo, and driving people apart? Except Ralph Wilson, Jr." - Ann Coulter Ann Hart Coulter is an American social and political commentator, author, and syndicated columnist. She frequently appears on television, radio, and as a speaker at public and private events. Well-known for her conservative political opinions and the controversial ways in which she defends them, Coulter has described herself as a polemicist who
"Their [the Republicans’] pledge is to the status quo, and today there is no status quo." — John F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963[4]
"The status quo is the only solution that cannot be vetoed." — Clark Kerr[5]
"Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status." — Laurence J. Peter Dr. Laurence Johnston Peter was an educator and "hierarchiologist," best known to the general public for the formulation of the Peter Principle[6]
"Status quo, you know, that is Latin for the mess we're in." — Ronald Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975). Prior to his political career Reagan was also a famous motion picture actor and president of the Screen Actors Guild[7]
"The status quo sucks." — George Carlin George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor, and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums[8]
"I hate a Roman named Status Quo!" — Ray Bradbury Ray Douglas Bradbury is an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer, author of Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel authored by Ray Bradbury and first published in 1951[9]
"I love taking on the status quo, and trying to turn it upside down." — Richard Branson Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is a British industrialist, best known for his Virgin brand of over 360 companies[10]
"I will not accept the status quo as a solution." - Barack Obama Barack Hussein Obama II (/bəˈrɑːk huːˈseɪn oʊˈbɑːmə/ ; born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as the junior United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned after his election to the presidency in[11]
"It's about destroying the status quo, because the status is NOT quo." - Dr. Horrible Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a 2008 musical tragicomedy short film produced exclusively for Internet distribution. It tells the story of Dr. Horrible, an aspiring supervillain; Captain Hammer, his nemesis; and Penny, their mutual love interest
See also
- Latin Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. With the Roman conquest, Latin was spread to countries around the Mediterranean, including a large part of Europe. Romance languages, such as Aragonese, Corsican, Catalan, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish, are descended from Latin, while many others,
- List of Latin phrases This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature were highly regarded in ancient Rome when Latin rhetoric and literature were still maturing
- Status quo ante Status quo ante is Latin for "the way things were before" and incorporates the term status quo. In law, it refers to the objective of a temporary restraining order or a rescission in which the situation is restored to "the state in which previously" it existed. It may also refer to:
- Status quo bias The status quo bias is a cognitive bias for the status quo; in other words, people tend not to change an established behavior unless the incentive to change is compelling
References
- ^ wikt:status quo
- ^ wikt:status quo ante
- ^ Clark, Pamela (2000). "The Socialghnfghfghfghgfhf Climate". The Optimal Environment: Part Four. FeatherPicking.com. http://www.featherpicking.com/The%20Social%20Climate.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
- ^ http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jfk1960dnc.htm
- ^ http://www.quotationsbook.com/quote/37353/
- ^ http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/1193.html
- ^ http://www.quotationsbook.com/quote/37354/
- ^ http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/g/george_carlin.html
- ^ http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1630.Ray_Bradbury
- ^ http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/richard_branson_s_life_at_30_000_feet.html
- ^ http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/279022
External links
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Make no mistake: if the powers that be in Washington keep turning their backs on the people, Republicans will continue to challenge the . status quo. and offer better solutions. ...
Q. Or is the political arena rigged to keep these jerks in office no matter what the populous actually wants?
Asked by Given2Fly - Wed May 20 23:55:40 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A corrupt system can't be changed by simply participating in it. It's not that people don't want to vote for other candidates, it's a system where Democrats and Republicans have sealed of access to the ballot that leaves Americans with the idea voting third party is a wasted vote. Often they are right. In the current setup the only viable candidate that could emerge is someone with extreme personal wealth or big (corporate) donors behind him, that's not something to hope for. The system needs to change first. Real change depends on the masses Most Americans don't know these facts about the electoral process: *It takes 675,000 petition signatures for an independent or minor party presidential candidate to get on the ballot in all 50 states… [cont.]
Answered by justgoodfolk - Thu May 21 02:47:27 2009
