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white perch 
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| Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:26 pm)
Life is not fair. If it was, almost all americans would have a lot less than they do. I asked this question on PT and they couldnt give me much of an anwer. I believe it was over their heads being more philosophical than political. So, I will ask the gurus of the OT. Why does life have to be fair?
People want the political system to be fair. I agree with this ideal to a point, but life is not fair. We are all born with a certain innate potential. I will never have the physical ability of a pro athlete. I, also, have a (slightly) higher than average academic potential. I have used this to further my career and life. Not everyone is born with an average potential ability to be productive. If you disagree, go to a clinic for special needs children. Many of them will never be able to produce enough in their lifetimes to offset the resources needed to keep them alive. Those of us who produce (more than we consume in our lifetimes) know this, and gladly supplement the ones who cannot produce for themselves.
But, there is a large portion of the population that can produce enough to sustain themselves, and they simply do not. They want more than they can afford, like a newer car, bigger house, larger TV, newer phone, etc. If they would lower their standards, they could actually live quite well. It is unfair that they have "less," but life is not fair. There are people in this world that will have more than I can ever dream of. That's how life goes. I have lowered my standard to a level that I can attain and have become comfortable here. I still strive for more, but don't get mad because I don't have it.
Another aspect is the fact that if you gave them everything they wanted, they would still be unhappy. They want more not because they truly need more, but because of some unmet psychological need that they are unable to fill. Some people will never be happy.
Life is not fair.
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BRgetthenet 
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:28 pm to white perch)
Life is long, especially if you read the OP.
TL;dr
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:29 pm to white perch)
Having a bad day?
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mikelbr
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:29 pm to BRgetthenet)
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Life is long, especially if you read the OP.
TL;dr
Sounds like OP is the kinda a-hole who's getting a windfall at someone else's expense, like both my EX's. 
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BeeFense5 
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:30 pm to white perch)
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BRgetthenet
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Oct 2011
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:31 pm to mikelbr)
I've only met one of your ex's.
I wasn't here in the mikelbr glory days, but I've heard things.
Glad you're here again so we can up the ahole factor to Maximum Power.
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Tigah in the ATL
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:31 pm to white perch)
why do people spam multiple boards with their sorry posts?
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lordguill 
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:32 pm to white perch)
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We are all born with a certain innate potential. I will never have the physical ability of a pro athlete. I, also, have a (slightly) higher than average academic potential. I have used this to further my career and life. Not everyone is born with an average potential ability to be productive.
This is a fallacy. 99.9999999% of people will never be professional athletes. Most people, regardless of IQ, can still succeed academically and professionally if they work hard.
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Tigah in the ATL
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:36 pm to lordguill)
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99.9999999%
that would give us like 6 pro athletes in the world.
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Mung
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Member since Aug 2007
2582 posts
| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:37 pm to mikelbr)
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both my ex's
bitches sho ain't fair. about to have to split my 401K with the Ex who did nothing but spend spend spend thru the entire marriage. Glad to be rid of her though.
Ever notice how the wimmens have so much in common with the lower socio-economic classes? They like to drive big fancy cars, wear flashy jewelry, live of the Man's paycheck... Hmmm.
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mikelbr
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Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
9739 posts
| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:39 pm to BRgetthenet)
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I've only met one of your ex's.
Natchez or West Banker? Who are you ? Gimme hint. I swear i thought you played at LSU with me. I'm confused now.
My 'glory days' were simply sick dirty jokes and shite I say on a daily basis to people IRL but here it freaked people out for a while. It's faded and I'm just posting and passin time like the rest.
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BRgetthenet
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Oct 2011
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:39 pm to Mung)
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Ever notice how the wimmens have so much in common with the lower socio-economic classes
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, shite.
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McKeezy 
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:40 pm to Mung)
racist
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lordguill
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Member since Dec 2005
16728 posts
| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:40 pm to Tigah in the ATL)
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that would give us like 6 pro athletes in the world.
You know what I meant.
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BRgetthenet
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Oct 2011
21967 posts
| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:41 pm to mikelbr)
Brit, I lived with Zeb and Pebbles in the house behind Tula.
I played some lock with you.
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Cold Pizza 
Ohio State Fan
Member since Sep 2011
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:42 pm to Tigah in the ATL)
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that would give us like 6 pro athletes in the world.
Your math must be wrong because there are at least 20 OT Ballers with world elite level athleticism.
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mikelbr
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
9739 posts
| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:42 pm to Mung)
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bitches sho ain't fair. about to have to split my 401K with the Ex who did nothing but spend spend spend thru the entire marriage. Glad to be rid of her though.
That right there is one of the most frickED things still allowed in deevorces today.
Feel your pain. One let mine slide if I let the furniture in the house all go to her. Wasn't super expensive but set me back about +10k worth furniture but didn't want to be forced to cash out 401k.
Snakes them women are. Now OP. Who is bitching at you for something you got that they didn't. This has to be the case, right?
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JBeam
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| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:43 pm to lordguill)
I can see where this is going...
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HeadCoach
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Member since Mar 2009
3973 posts
| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:46 pm to white perch)
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I have lowered my standard
Captain Obvious?
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mikelbr
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
9739 posts
| re: Why do People Want Life to be Fair? (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:46 pm to BRgetthenet)
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Brit, I lived with Zeb and Pebbles in the house behind Tula.
I played some lock with you.
Jeezus christ y'all smoked alot of pot at that house.
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