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Originally Posted by Ma'ake
McCain is not? What about Romney?
Regarding Mitt, we had two folks here who worked with him during the Olympics. One told me she saw Mitt go off on an F-bomb laden tirade, the other started to relate some stories, then caught herself (as a PR pro) saying "....let's just say he's not who you think he is." One worked with him on the Olympic committee, the other involved in some logistical management.
In terms of elitism, how many folks do you work with who aren't elitist, to some extent or another? Unless you drive trucks or work in a bakery, you're striving to become elite, that's the American ambition.
For that matter, a huge chunk of the LDS world is striving to become an LDS elite, ala big house on the hill, leadership increasingly vertical in the hierarchy, be one of the "select", have your kids have multiple high-society spousal options, go to BYU, earn millions, etc.
That's elitism, ain't it?
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Elitism is not simply seeking success. Elitism is an attitude. It is the belief that your opinion matters more because you are smarter, or wiser or more able than others. It is the belief that the masses are asses and you are not of the masses and must guide them, help them, lead them to a better world and a better life, even if they disagree and reject your approach. It is SU feeling the urge to help us deceived believers, because he knows better and we are simply unable to figure it out for ourselves.
My grandfather drove a delivery truck for a bakery, BTW, and he was definitely not an elitist, but he strived to achieve as much as he could for his family as long as he lived.