These bands have recognised that they have clout, and their protests about fees make news.
But they have also recognised that they cannot afford to drive multinational business away.
"However it has to be recognised that they still have major corruption problems, major inconsistency problems.
Recently a group of grammar school heads have recognised that they need to do more.
As Lisney puts it: "the most pressing issue for disabled women is to be recognised that they are women too".
I am impressed that the administration has recognised that they can potentially press their advantage and exploit some Iranian disarray.
Many of the 500 people waiting outside the Cutting Room for Cox's memorial service recognised that they shared the symptoms.
Governments have recognised that they cannot run budget deficits of 10% of GDP forever; there must be a plan for restoring balance over the long term.
Even before the Iraqi election, they recognised that they had to bury past differences and deal with Mr Bush for four more years.
At the same time, American leaders have always recognised that they had profound strategic interest in a stable and secure Europe.
However, it would be nice if politicians recognised that they are the problem with their attachment to the status quo rather than indulging in their sanctimonious hand-wringing.
