Also, his isolationist views on foreign policy — he opposes all U.S. military actions, is passive about the possibility of Iran's acquiring nuclear weapons and is skeptical about U.S. relations with Israel — are at odds with the stances of most Republican political and national security leaders.
The central bank's hard line on rates contrasts with the stances of many other central banks that are easing credit conditions to try to bolster economies feeling the effects of the euro zone crisis.
They point out that the social conservatism of many leading black churches on key issues like abortion and gay marriage should be incompatible with the liberal stances of the Democratic party.
The positive perceptions of CCM among health workers in these districts contrasts with the stance of some managers in districts not actively implementing CCM and with professional bodies such as the Medical Council of Malawi.
He contrasted this with the stance of Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
Professor Paternoster said he was disappointed with the stance of Mr. Ehrlich, the governor-elect.
"Can you tighten a little?" he asked, watching from a folding chair as a student tinkered with the stance of an ex-boyfriend.
And the proposal is at odds with the stance of the European Union which, given its relative lack of open land for tree-planting, would be at a disadvantage.
To me, faith is about love and compassion, but these values can feel hopelessly at odds with the stance of the church on specific issues.
"It is consistent with the stance of the Russian state, which only understands the word 'force' in military terms," he adds.
