impression that it's a code word of some sort. It seems to be used in a very subjective context (e.g., fair tax) and leaves me wondering just what they mean. Can anyone explain it?
2007-08-14 07:00:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It used to mean equality of opportunity, but the left today has twisted it to mean equality of results.
Thus, wealth and winning at dodge ball have become evil.
2007-08-14 07:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by Time to Shrug, Atlas 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not surprised at all that fairness is a completely foreign concept to some right-wingers who only care about getting rich by running sweatshops staffed by sub-minimum-wage laborers who are paid under the table (no taxes) or by going to war with a country that didn't attack us. Some conservatives have no concept at all of fairness or the good of the country because they're totally driven by amoral greed.
Main Entry: fair
Pronunciation: \fer\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English fager, fair, from Old English fæger; akin to Old High German fagar beautiful
Date: before 12th century
6 a: marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism b (1): conforming with the established rules : allowed (2): consonant with merit or importance : due c: open to legitimate pursuit, attack, or ridicule
2007-08-14 14:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by ConcernedCitizen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ayn Rand used the word "fair" a lot in her books. I think I understand the term better after reading Atlas Shrugged.
2007-08-14 14:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Cadair360 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The left uses fair to mean that no matter if one works hard to earn a living, or if one doesn't work, they deserve an equal status and standard of living.
2007-08-14 14:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by CoolHand 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mostly what they mean is that those who break their butts and work hard to make a living should be responsible for giving up a huge portion of what they earn to those who sit around on their butts all day and read The World Weekly News.
2007-08-14 14:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Since you've taken the time post a 'fair and balanced' question, I'll take the time to chuckle at it's absurdity.
2007-08-14 14:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
whenever a leftist uses the word fair, it simply means the other party is better at something than they are...so therefore its not fair...
2007-08-14 14:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
my girlfriend always wants to go but i dont have time for that or the money, the food is so expensive and makes you sick. the rides are dumb, too.
2007-08-14 14:05:07 · answer #8 · answered by tehckisnow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a gimmick used by liberals to try to make their absurd ideas sound palatable.
2007-08-14 14:04:26 · answer #9 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
fair = socialist
2007-08-14 14:10:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋