Everytime I post something about the arrogant "Elites", there's always a few people whose teeth clenches and veins pop as they demand to know just who those people are. So by popular demand, I will attempt to define this shallow little group. First and foremost, elitism is a state of mind... here's their basic tenets (not exhaustive, but capturing the essence):
1) We're brilliant. Those that disagree (most people) are dumb, especially the ones in power... although the morons that elect them come pretty close.
2) What morality? There is NO objective morality, but always remember we can do no wrong because there is no wrong unless we say so.
3) Religion is so 10th century. That whole 10 Commandments thing really cramps our style. Oh yeah, it's ok to be "spiritual" (but lose the religion ASAP).
4) Fly-over country. Let's face it, if you don't live on the coasts or a couple select communities, then what's the point? Our only experience with "them" is from watching "Raising Arizona"... and besides, they shop at Wal-Mart.
5) Victims, Inc. We have pity on the oppressed (whether they're oppressed or not). We need them to need us.
6) Internationalism is fun. The world hates us and it's America's fault. We need to be more like France. The UN ROCKS!
That covers some of the main attitudes most Elites share, but I think it's important to note that most people aren't true Elites, they just swallow the kool-aid from the genuine articles. There is hope that remedial reasoning can save those
A couple of the past Elite posts that spurred this explanation:
UN
Election
religion
1) We're brilliant. Those that disagree (most people) are dumb, especially the ones in power... although the morons that elect them come pretty close.
2) What morality? There is NO objective morality, but always remember we can do no wrong because there is no wrong unless we say so.
3) Religion is so 10th century. That whole 10 Commandments thing really cramps our style. Oh yeah, it's ok to be "spiritual" (but lose the religion ASAP).
4) Fly-over country. Let's face it, if you don't live on the coasts or a couple select communities, then what's the point? Our only experience with "them" is from watching "Raising Arizona"... and besides, they shop at Wal-Mart.
5) Victims, Inc. We have pity on the oppressed (whether they're oppressed or not). We need them to need us.
6) Internationalism is fun. The world hates us and it's America's fault. We need to be more like France. The UN ROCKS!
That covers some of the main attitudes most Elites share, but I think it's important to note that most people aren't true Elites, they just swallow the kool-aid from the genuine articles. There is hope that remedial reasoning can save those
A couple of the past Elite posts that spurred this explanation:
UN
Election
religion