From government shutdowns that won’t end in Congress to personal showdowns at the dinner table, modern life is full of moments where people just won’t budge. The word “intransigent” is an adjective ...

Clive Crook entitled his Monday Financial Times column: "To the Intransigent Go the Spoils." Ewan MacAskill entitled his Monday Guardian column: "Tea Party Intransigence Takes America to the Brink." ...

“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ice ...

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From government shutdowns that won’t end in Congress to personal showdowns at the dinner table, modern life is full of moments where people just won’t budge. That spirit of unbending refusal is ...