2006-09-10 19:28:20 · 12 answers · asked by juzz 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes if I said something you disagree with, and I knock the piss out of you I win, and I am therefore right. Faulty logic but a literal definition.
2006-09-10 19:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The one with the power makes the rules. An example: When Rome was the superpower of the world then whatever they dictated to militarily inferior countries was the thing that the inferior countries had to do. Usually the saying is might makes right, btw. I don't believe in this outlook but it is currently in vogue with the neocons and republicans.
2006-09-11 02:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by gabe65401 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoever is in power has the might to determine or SAY what is right. That's pretty much how history is written; the victors determine how history is written for the next generations to read.
2006-09-11 04:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might can be physical economical or technological. Even today nations are classified as powerful along these lines only. See who are the members of UN security council?
2006-09-11 06:33:29 · answer #4 · answered by Brahmanda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bigger stick and your right
until someone with a bigger stick comes along
That's how it works and has sense the first monkey picked up a stick
There is alot of BS between changing of the stick holders, but the cycle goes on and on like a f-ing pink rabbit
2006-09-11 02:36:21 · answer #5 · answered by buzzy360comecme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the end of the battle or fight, he who was more powerful (mighty) has his way. thus Might MAKES right, regardless of the objective truth.
2006-09-11 02:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by knightashen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usualy it is said in the context that "might does not equal right" meaning that just because you are the strongest does not mean that you can make or break the rules
2006-09-11 02:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by Circlometry?? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that the stronger you are (physically) the more you can 'push' your opinion and that you are always right. Because if someone disagrees with you, you can always beat them up.
2006-09-11 02:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by Bigfoot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nite Nite
2006-09-11 02:29:32 · answer #9 · answered by arenaimage 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a bigger stick than you, therefore, i am right. If you do not like my answer i will bash you over your head with said stick.
2006-09-11 02:30:25 · answer #10 · answered by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋