I had to look that one up:
re·al·po·li·tik
rāˈälpōliˌtēk/Submit
noun
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a system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.
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Sometimes it takes years to find out that they lied, but lie they do do 
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pla•teau noun
a relatively stable level, period,
or condition a level of attainment
or achievement
Lord help me get to the next plateau ..
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