This is a perfect word for use in the political arena. It may be cast about indiscriminately and is effectively unanswerable as an accusation.
It can be pointed against trade unionists who are genuinely trying to gain improved terms for their workers but this is only an occasional usage.
It is seemingly obligatory to use against any businessman who is trying to make a profit or any business larger than a sweet shop. Today, it is a means for attacking the pragmatic, the right of centre, those who try to build their own lives without reference to the state and naturally, anybody who possesses 50p more than you do.
The hypocrisy is enormous as the people most likely to employ the word are never noted for living humbly in sackcloth and ashes.
[It is similar to that political interview trap: "Why has your government not done more...?" The hapless politician then explains what has been done and some Paxman clone comes back with: "Why are you not answering my question? I asked why you have not done MORE?"
Abject defeat near guaranteed.]
Be VERY careful of letterwriters, columnists and the generally 'gobby' who have recognised the value of a 'free punch'.
The 'politics of envy' is never scripturally encouraged. If - and only if - an individual has a spiritual problem caused by wealth then that is a solely a matter between them and God.
It is manifestly and morally wrong for political ideals to be formed around such negative principles.
It can be pointed against trade unionists who are genuinely trying to gain improved terms for their workers but this is only an occasional usage.
It is seemingly obligatory to use against any businessman who is trying to make a profit or any business larger than a sweet shop. Today, it is a means for attacking the pragmatic, the right of centre, those who try to build their own lives without reference to the state and naturally, anybody who possesses 50p more than you do.
The hypocrisy is enormous as the people most likely to employ the word are never noted for living humbly in sackcloth and ashes.
[It is similar to that political interview trap: "Why has your government not done more...?" The hapless politician then explains what has been done and some Paxman clone comes back with: "Why are you not answering my question? I asked why you have not done MORE?"
Abject defeat near guaranteed.]
Be VERY careful of letterwriters, columnists and the generally 'gobby' who have recognised the value of a 'free punch'.
The 'politics of envy' is never scripturally encouraged. If - and only if - an individual has a spiritual problem caused by wealth then that is a solely a matter between them and God.
It is manifestly and morally wrong for political ideals to be formed around such negative principles.
