1.   The term ideology is often used to suggest a distortion, a false picture of reality.

2.   Three points might clarify the different ways in which the term political ideology is used.

3.   Both sides used ideology to justify their actions.

4.   One reason is the fall of communism, which used ideology to control people and so often needed to glorify its leaders.

5.   Schumer noted that since presidents use ideology in deciding whom to nominate, the Senate has a responsibility to do the same in deciding whom to confirm.

6.   China is increasingly dependent on Russia for the upgrading of its armed forces and has stepped away from using ideology as the pivot of the relationship.