Off Topic — HabitableZone

Off Topic » in reply to What about the Western elitist establishment?

First, we should probably agree on a definition of elitism, as I don't think we were using the same one.
alcaray — (archived)

Here's the one I found just now, and it agrees pretty much with what I thought Jody asked about (Jody, feel free to chime in and agree or deny):

1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.
2.
a. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.
b. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.

I would like to think that most Americans - liberal or otherwise - try not to look down their noses at others. Every child is supposed to be able to work hard and become president.

On the other hand, the meme-spreading phenomenon that I mentioned is undeniably going on. Though it is just politics and should not be taken too seriously.

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