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The Elitist Menace Among UsPosted on Jun 11, 2008
Stephen Colbert outdoes himself with this indictment of the non-controversy over Barack Obama’s alleged elitism. After all, “Nothing stings like being called an elitist by the humble working-class members of the media and politics. Some of those people have to do their own hair.” Watch it: Previous item: Cheney's Goal Portrayed as Regime Change Across Mideast Next item: Carville: Obama Should Pick Gore Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment
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By kath cantarella, June 16, 2008 at 4:57 am #
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ah, the definition of ‘elitism’. What was it again?
Hey, Mr Colbert, would you hang out with the check out chick at the shop on the corner? For pure friendship, i mean. Would you take her advice if she seemed wise and decent, but not cool or good-looking or educated or… funny?
Maybe. But it would take some effort these days, huh?
The definition of populism? Treating the populace like the idiots you know they are? Popstars and basketball. ‘Elect me because I’m the cool guy’.
Of course Obama’s elitist. He talks like a rich successful guy. They all do. Haven’t you noticed?
Let’s just hope he’s nothing like a neocon. Or a neolib for that matter.
Report thisBy Purple Girl, June 12, 2008 at 7:22 am #
Like Crazed Stalkers their desperation is apparent.
althoug at time infuriating they think we are so stupid- I gotta laugh at their attempts to pull the same shit in this new enlightened arena.
Perhaps we owe them a bit of ‘Thanks’ for pushing to the point of Ridiculous and undeniable.
Yep we’re buying Bi racial man has been afford sooo many silver spoons throughout his life.When the struggles of a top Brass Army Brat and a opportunistic white Woman who was able to ride her husbands coattails into the senate have been Beat down all these years.
Of course i would Want to put into office another Arrogant, low acheiver. I feel better when their Blood Lust steers the course of our nation and Provokes further future attacks from their machismo and Bravado.
And I take such pride when a fellow woman Cries ‘I’m entitled because I’m a Female, regardless of my past actions and inactions- Pay backs a Bitch!Lower that Damn Bar , this little lady needs a hand!’
Or
‘hey I was forth from the Bottom in my class, I crashed three planes, got my self captured and was willing to take numerous beating around the head - just so I could assure others can follow in my foot steps and Experience the joys of Torture’
Or
‘How could have we known they were lying to us - they never told Us they were lying to Us’
If nothing Else can be said on their Behalf the NeoCONs have Oversatiated US with their BS to the point we can no longer ignore their Bull shit!Keep talking it affords US more Well document evidence against You ALL!
Report thisBy tomack, June 12, 2008 at 5:45 am #
Well, if I’m forced to drink lattes, wear Gucci loafers, and drink white wine in order to believe that our leaders should be among the wisest and sharpest among us, I’ll just have to adjust no matter how difficult that is.
After two terms of Meatheads I guess an eighth grade education should be considered elitist.
Report thisBy cyrena, June 11, 2008 at 8:33 pm #
Yep, It’s the books. And the schools. Oh my gawd..keep ‘em away from the schools! They could actually learn something.
That’s where Obama went wrong. It was the schools. And of all things, he was snooty enough to learn.. UGH! The LAW! My God…the Constitutional STUFF! How DARE he!!
And THEN..as if that wasn’t enough..he had the audacity to actually join the ranks of those who (I have to whisper this crime) TEACH the stuff to OTHER people who want to learn it as well!!
Yep. That’s what did him in. After that, it was all over. It meant that when he bought a cup of coffee, it was gonna be called a latte, even if he ordered it as a cup of coffee. (who does he think he is drinking coffee anyway?)
And then, there’s the spinach and the broccoli. (that’s what his 26 year old assistant says he prefers…he’ll eat the asparagus only if it’s the only thing available). Of course this thing with eatig veggies is purely elitist.
And then of course we can’t overlook the basketball. That’s a dead giveaway for an elitist.
I guess the only non-elitist thing he’s ever done in his entire elitist life, was to pay off all of those school loans. Elitists simply don’t believe in paying debts. So, in that respect, he gives them a really bad name.
I don’t know if he can be forgiven for that.
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