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Say it loud: I'm elite and proud!
Why is the country run by people who celebrate mediocrity and recruit from Pat Robertson's law school? Because the right-wing crusade to demonize elites has succeeded.
By Bill Maher [2007-04-13]

  • to want the smartest person you can find

    "I have been wondering lately why Americans sniff at the idea of an elite, intellectual person running the country. Doesn't it make more sense to want the smartest person you can find running the show??" -- LeftieLefty

    I have three words for you: Robert Strange McNamara.

    Smart doesn't mean effective and smarter doesn't mean wise.

    Cripes - could you imagine Bill Bradley running the government? Edward Said? Adlai Stevenson could barely keep his shoes tied.

    -- Pennywhistler
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    Saturday, April 14, 2007 08:30 AM
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