And those who haven't backed off, including Palin, are increasingly criticised by pundits and fellow politicians for their intransigence in the face of calamity.
They add: "McVeigh and Gilbertson were stunned by Feltenstein's intransigence in the face of what, to them, was clear evidence that he was wrong.
A finding by the Obama Administration that Israel violated the AECA would be the first step towards accountability and sanctions, both of which are necessary to halt Israel's intransigence in the face of ever-expanding global opposition to its policies.
He described conservative intransigence, in the face of critical national problems that were the legacy of Republican rule, as "unprecedented soullessness".
But will the Germans live to regret what some regard as their intransigence in the face of a deepening crisis, or will their insistence on fiscal probity turn out to be the key element in an eventual recovery?
Kanebo blamed union intransigence in the face of a painful restructuring for the failure of the deal.Aventis formally rejected a euro46 billion ($58 billion) hostile bid from a rival French group, Sanofi-Synthélabo.
Mr. Pataki's intransigence in the face of a genuine crisis is symptomatic of the reluctance of conservative officeholders to invest in the crucial services that help individuals, and thus a nation, to thrive.
The recent withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces from the Temporary Security Zone, following more than two years of increasing restrictions on the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE), highlight the GSE's intransigence in the face of international pressure.
Jenkins is known for her utter intransigence in the face of widespread public ridicule, which eventually led to a phenomenon whereby audiences would pay top dollar to see her perform terribly.
In Mr Haw's case, he concluded that an injunction was necessary as he had displayed "such intransigence" in the face of the clearest evidence that the Mayor had not agreed to his occupation of any part of the grassed area of the site.
