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In reply to the discussion: Has anyone here ever met a liberal elitist? [View all]beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)They vilify anyone who thinks economic equality is equally as important as social justice and don't seem to understand you can't have one without the other or that liberals can fight for both at the same time.
They sneer at coal miners and other blue collar workers who are angry at the system and blame them for their situation because according to elitists it's their fault for not having adequate skills.
They insist we don't need to address the concerns of workers who feel left behind because it's easier to label them all bigots than consider the possibility that their anger is justified.
They claim all who supported Trump did so because of bigotry when that's only a percentage of voters.
Elitists think it's good strategy to continue to ignore and alienate what was once our base - the middle class.
And fyi I won't respond to anyone who demands proof that these elitists exist, it's easy enough to find them if one cares to look.
Some folks think all rich people are elitists but that's naive - it has nothing to do with your bank account and everything to do with how you look down on others.
Let's not forget that constant whining about Hillary's and Michelle's 'expensive' dresses and suits was a right wing talking point and not a social commentary on elitism.