Category Archives: elitism

Leveling Authority

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Leveling Authority”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail At TIME, the admirable Christopher Hayes previews his forthcoming book on American elites: It’s beyond our ability to recognize the imperceptible upward creep of global temperatures, so we must rely on the authority of those … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Quote of the Day”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail “The Science of Liberty.” How’s that for a definition of political science? Timothy Ferris at HuffPo: Science is inherently antiauthoritarian: If a theory fails experimental test it doesn’t matter how smart or powerful … Continue reading →

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Elitist Bastards! (UPDATE)

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Elitist Bastards! (UPDATE)”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailRemember the $400 haircut? The arrogance of arugula? From the attack machine that owns thirteen glass houses comes this latest example of Cessna conservatism: Sarah Palin’s wardrobe budget is a staggering $150,000, with not a … Continue reading →

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Those Elitist Bastards

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Those Elitist Bastards”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailAccording to Answers.com, an elitist believes they “deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.” Elitism is “The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group … Continue reading →