RepubliCONs Elitists – 4 Types
by
Slawrence5
09/19/2008, 10:36 PM #
In a brilliant stroke of PR genius, the RepubliCON advertising executives have recast the definition of the term “elitist” into something they can work with. Where it once described a wealthy snob, it now refers to “an intelligent and educated person”. This resonates with the average person who, deep down, believes that education isn’t important. Hell, they don’t have one, why should anyone bother. Its money that’s important!
For those of you who need to be reappraised of the true meaning of the word elitist, the following definitions will help.
Legacy Elitist – typified by G. W. Bush, who was born with a platinum spoon in his mouth. His parents knew that buying a good education for him was important. Fortunately, they had a lot of legacy “points” to cash in, so his Bs and Cs weren’t an impediment. After college, they also knew that he needed to show some success, so after a few business failures and other mishaps, this was arranged for him, too. He found lessons on faking a folksy approach to be amusing and useful. His only As.
Beltway Elitist – typified by Cheney and Rumsfeld. After their government “service”, they found these opportunities just too appealing. With a resume and talent that likely wouldn’t get them past middle management, they were able to parley their connections into gold. A company like Halliburton, whose main production is cost over runs on government contracts, needs guys like this and pays them very well. Then, they feed them back into government to multiply their gains.
Cashing In Elitist – typified by John McCain who parleyed his 15 minutes of fame, at the Hanoi Hilton, into a lucrative set up. Found a rich heiress who craves public attention and doesn’t mind being called a bitch, on occasion. This provides the financial base for him to keep his name in front of the public, cover up his past and thereby, remain active in politics. This is long after most are aware that his Vietnam War service was wrong and many are bored by his shtick. Kind of pathetic but, hey, it works.
TV Era Elitist – typified by Sara Palin, this is a relatively new type, based upon the public’s, TV created belief, that only people who look good, are good. They waltz through life with opportunities thrown in their path, like garlands. Prior to 1960, such people would not have been given the time of day, in the halls of power. But now, associating with them is the ticket to gaining the attention of the fickle masses. They are greatly assisted by the “credentialization” of advanced education, getting letters in front of their name that didn’t exist when students were expected to be able to read and diligently apply themselves. Since most employers can’t distinguish between someone with a rigorous education and someone who just attended, they hire those they want to, the good looking. Thus, they also appear to get a fast start in their career and make much more than the average person. It is called “business success”, when they enter politics.
