The plight of the Northeastern WASP elitists

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The plight of the Northeastern WASP elitists

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All elitisms run the risk of inbreeding and sterility. The real benefit of a perceived equality among citizens, as driven by the rough and tumble of economic competition, is not only that it expands the wealth pie but also continuously changes the diners at the table. That means that some at the head table may never have the proper politically correct manners, but that is the price of vitality. The problem with socialism and its near cousins is that it places the selection of winners and losers (even if called “industrial policy”) in the hands of the status quo, who quite naturally will put their friends and family first in line.

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"The problem with socialism and its near cousins is that it places the selection of winners and losers (even if called “industrial policy”) in the hands of the status quo, who quite naturally will put their friends and family first in line." Until there is no vitality left among the chosen "winners".

#1 Sam L. on 2013-05-22 19:54 (Reply)

Kinda like the cattle funneled into the chute at the slaughterhouse, our "elites" are. And just as cognisent.

#2 Sam L. on 2013-05-22 20:08 (Reply)

Actually, I don"t think the real WASPs have been in power since the 1950s. But I could be wrong.

#3 Jim on 2013-05-23 03:52 (Reply)

It is the P part of WASP that is funneling the NE elite into the toilet. The P as in the National Council of Churches. The NCC was promoted by the NE elite to pursue the multicultural heaven on earth that we have today. And how is that working for Europe? Sweden, UK, France, and Netherlands are as "vibrant" as Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, and Los Angelos. Welcome to disfunctionalism on the Potomac and more coming your way with the continued fundamental transformation.

#4 indyjonesouthere on 2013-05-23 10:09 (Reply)

I've long held that one of the great successes of the American Revolution has been the ability for our society to remove and replace our elite without violence (excepting the Civil War.)

In most societies, the old elites have to be pushed our upper story windows, beheaded, or shot to make way for new, more vigorous people to fill their places.

Here, we let them make a lot of money and then get elected to public office.

However, this current bunch is proving pretty tenacious even though they definitely need replacing.

#5 Whitehall on 2013-05-23 12:28 (Reply)

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