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Old 02-22-2009, 05:32 PM   #11 (permalink)
Charlatan
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Originally Posted by JumpinJesus View Post
This word elitist has been bandied about a lot recently.

I get the impression that it is used derisively.

What's an elitist?
I take the position that elitist is someone that takes pride in belonging to a select or favoured group... at the exclusion of others.

I have no issue with people seeking to be elite (i.e. the best at what they do). I do take issue with those who would exclude others because they are too "common" or "base" (not elite enough?).
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