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Originally Posted by peter12
Have I ever even used the word "elite?" I'm not sure.
I'm Canadian, and I've never voted for Republican Party (obviously). I don't have any skin in the game, but I think that there are some interesting social/cultural things happening in this election beyond your crude attempts at explaining why Clinton should be appointed instead of elected.
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Originally Posted by peter12
It's funny, but in terms of values, I am far more like someone in the elite. I have a graduate degree, I make over the median income, I live in a neighbourhood about 5km away from the nearest homeless person. The so-called Trump supporters aren't like me in any way. Their marriages fall apart, they do drugs, they can't keep a job. I am not like them in any way, and I have only disapproval for their pathetic way of life.
What I don't like is so many people like me cast these people in a light as if they are less than human or less than capable of participating in a free and open society.
They have real concerns. Their communities have completely fallen apart due to technology and free trade. They are told callously to leave, or go back to trade school or whatever. No one cares about their problems, and instead treats them with just the worst kind of arrogant scorn.
Sorry, but it makes me angry.
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I think part of the reason why you're so cranky right now is because you're conflicted, and uncomfortable in your own skin. Your 'elite' social status is up in arms with your conservative values.
Scalia is dead. Time to move on and get with the times.