Unwrapping the 'Cultural Marxism' Nonsense the Alt-Right Loves

[Jacque67 7,328]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:06 AM, IDWAF said:

 

Except, it pretty much IS true.  At least from the standpoint of the definition of elite:

 

elite or e·lites or élite or é·lites. 1. a. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth: "Auguste Comte ... believed that in the age of science society should be ruled by an elite of scientists" (Lewis A. Coser).

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Haven't googled so no idea what 1b, 1c are. Considered by whom? Superior intelligence? Perish the thought.

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:05 AM, Jacque67 said:

Well that's your personal choice. No need to mock those who choose to use big words. Sorry to read about your personal injury.

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One of my previous posts,

 

"I am not hung on the word elite but do accept that there are those who are much more educated than me, I don't resent them for it nor am I jealous of it. Do I aspire to be an elite, not at my stage in life (early fifties), I am happy with my life"

 

 

it was not my intention to mock anyone, all credit to those who can understand the article.

 

As for the personal injury it's a fun story to tell. 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

I'll keep it real easy for you:

 

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/elite 

 

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:09 AM, Jacque67 said:

Haven't googled so no idea what 1b, 1c are. Considered by whom? Superior intelligence? Perish the thought.

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[Jacque67 7,328]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:12 AM, IDWAF said:

I'll keep it real easy for you:

 

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/elite 

 

 

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Ooh, google elitist. I ain't got the skillz.

[Jacque67 7,328]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:11 AM, Mr&Mrs G. said:

One of my previous posts,

 

"I am not hung on the word elite but do accept that there are those who are much more educated than me, I don't resent them for it nor am I jealous of it. Do I aspire to be an elite, not at my stage in life (early fifties), I am happy with my life"

 

 

it was not my intention to mock anyone, all credit to those who can understand the article.

 

As for the personal injury it's a fun story to tell. 

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You are  a good guy.:) What happened with the personal injury?

[CaliCat 3,957]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:12 AM, IDWAF said:

I'll keep it real easy for you:

 

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/elite 

 

 

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Having an education is an asset for anyone. It's a tool, and it can be a weapon.  Anyone's better off with it, and anyone who has one will agree that it's a good thing, not to be overlooked, undervalued, and most definitely not to be underestimated.

 

It's great to know a craft, to be handy, and skillful, especially when you couple that with a good solid education. 

 

The Merriam-Webster disagrees with The Free Dictionary:

 

Definition of elite

1. 1a singular or plural in construction :  the choice part :  cream the elite of the entertainment worldb singular or plural in construction :  the best of a classsuperachievers who dominate the computer elite — Marilyn Chasec singular or plural in construction :  the socially superior part of societyhow the French-speaking elite … was changing — Economistd :  a group of persons who by virtue of position or education exercise much power or influence members of the ruling elitee :  a member of such an elite —usually used in pluralthe elites …  , pursuing their studies in Europe — Robert Wernick

2. 2:  a typewriter type providing 12 characters to the linear inch

 

As does the Oxford dictionary.

• treated as singular or plural A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

  ‘the elite of Britain's armed forces’

   

  as modifier ‘an elite athlete’

  ‘elite colleges and universities’

  ‘an elite combat force’

  More example sentences

  Synonyms

  1. 1.1 A group or class of people seen as having the most power and influence in a society, especially on account of their wealth or privilege.
     ‘the country's governing elite’

      

     ‘the silent majority were looked down upon by the liberal elite’

     More example sentences

• 2mass noun A size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to the inch (about 4.7 to the centimetre).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Jacque67 7,328]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:22 AM, CaliCat said:

 

The Merriam-Webster disagrees with The Free Dictionary:

 

Definition of elite

1. 1a singular or plural in construction :  the choice part :  cream the elite of the entertainment worldb singular or plural in construction :  the best of a classsuperachievers who dominate the computer elite — Marilyn Chasec singular or plural in construction :  the socially superior part of societyhow the French-speaking elite … was changing — Economistd :  a group of persons who by virtue of position or education exercise much power or influence members of the ruling elitee :  a member of such an elite —usually used in pluralthe elites …  , pursuing their studies in Europe — Robert Wernick

2. 2:  a typewriter type providing 12 characters to the linear inch

 

As does the Oxford dictionary.

• treated as singular or plural A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

  ‘the elite of Britain's armed forces’

   

  as modifier ‘an elite athlete’

  ‘elite colleges and universities’

  ‘an elite combat force’

  More example sentences

  Synonyms

  1. 1.1 A group or class of people seen as having the most power and influence in a society, especially on account of their wealth or privilege.
     ‘the country's governing elite’

      

     ‘the silent majority were looked down upon by the liberal elite’

     More example sentences

• 2mass noun A size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to the inch (about 4.7 to the centimetre).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wow! Knock me down with a feather duster.  Sad, that the alt-right have misappropriated this glorious word.

vote the repub of Jacque, 2020!

[CaliCat 3,957]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:26 AM, Jacque67 said:

Wow! Knock me down with a feather duster.  Sad, that the alt-right have misappropriated this glorious word.

vote the repub of Jacque, 2020!

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Well, we live in a world where reality is subjective, some Nazis are good people, and the value of education is up for debate. Ain't America greater than it ever was?

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[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:19 AM, Jacque67 said:

You are  a good guy.:) What happened with the personal injury?

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I'm gonna remember you said that 

 

Due to seizures and spinal curvature and muscle spasms I was uninsurable to drive a truck, the company changed structure and my job was given away. I was offered a new position at one third the salary if my doctor would sign a letter stating I was fit to return to work, but I was on seizure meds so the doctor refused. The company made me redundant. 

 

I claimed for constructive dismissal and injury on the job but it took 10 years to get to court and on the day my witness to the accident never turned up. He was an employee of one of the companies clients, The barrister I paid to represent me never turned up in court and I got someone I didn't know and I was offered a pittance so I told them to shove it and walked out of the court. I was asked to come back and I was offered 20K but 10 went to cover legal bills. I was advised I could go back to the court the next day but the barrister would want an extra 5k, so I just took the money. The check was issued and my initial solicitor refused to accept any payment by way of apology. So I got 13k which felt like dirty money, we just went to Barbados for a few weeks to chill out and had a little cash left over when we came back. 

 

I am now about 11 years seizure free and can drive, generally healthy with a funky thyroid and some extra inches on the waist but rearing to start a new life. Life's for living and I am just a simple guy looking for an normal life.  

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

They don't disagree.  They simply re-arrange the definitions.  But  thanks for the additional references.

 

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:22 AM, CaliCat said:

 

The Merriam-Webster disagrees with The Free Dictionary:

 

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[Jacque67 7,328]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:39 AM, Mr&Mrs G. said:

I'm gonna remember you said that 

 

Due to seizures and spinal curvature and muscle spasms I was uninsurable to drive a truck, the company changed structure and my job was given away. I was offered a new position at one third the salary if my doctor would sign a letter stating I was fit to return to work, but I was on seizure meds so the doctor refused. The company made me redundant. 

 

I claimed for constructive dismissal and injury on the job but it took 10 years to get to court and on the day my witness to the accident never turned up. He was an employee of one of the companies clients, The barrister I paid to represent me never turned up in court and I got someone I didn't know and I was offered a pittance so I told them to shove it and walked out of the court. I was asked to come back and I was offered 20K but 10 went to cover legal bills. I was advised I could go back to the court the next day but the barrister would want an extra 5k, so I just took the money. The check was issued and my initial solicitor refused to accept any payment by way of apology. So I got 13k which felt like dirty money, we just went to Barbados for a few weeks to chill out and had a little cash left over when we came back. 

 

I am now about 11 years seizure free and can drive, generally healthy with a funky thyroid and some extra inches on the waist but rearing to start a new life. Life's for living and I am just a simple guy looking for an normal life.  

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Wow. Yeah, legal proceedings take a long time. Well, as teddy will tell you, I'm a chubbie chaser, and there's lots of them out there!  Great that you got a trip to Barbados. 

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:27 AM, CaliCat said:

 

Well, we live in a world where reality is subjective, some Nazis are good people, and the value of education is up for debate. Ain't America greater than it ever was?

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Jacque 2020. You heard it here!

[Dashinka 24,959]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:06 AM, IDWAF said:

 

Except, it pretty much IS true.  At least from the standpoint of the definition of elite:

 

elite or e·lites or élite or é·lites. 1. a. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth: "Auguste Comte ... believed that in the age of science society should be ruled by an elite of scientists" (Lewis A. Coser).

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But someone who is elite knows more than what the dictionary.

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:09 AM, Jacque67 said:

Haven't googled so no idea what 1b, 1c are. Considered by whom? Superior intelligence? Perish the thought.

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Generally speaking considered by themselves and others that self-identify as elite.

 

[Jacque67 7,328]

  On 8/30/2017 at 3:24 AM, Bill & Katya said:

But someone who is elite knows more than what the dictionary.

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Great parody. Plus a million!

[Dashinka 24,959]

  On 8/30/2017 at 2:11 AM, Mr&Mrs G. said:

One of my previous posts,

 

"I am not hung on the word elite but do accept that there are those who are much more educated than me, I don't resent them for it nor am I jealous of it. Do I aspire to be an elite, not at my stage in life (early fifties), I am happy with my life"

 

 

it was not my intention to mock anyone, all credit to those who can understand the article.

 

As for the personal injury it's a fun story to tell. 

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Like you said, not funny at the time, but now...  I think back to my time as a firefighter when I was on a roof of a single story house in Winter trying to cut a hole in it for venting.  I lost my footing and slid off luckily into a snow bank.  Even though my fall was a bit cushioned, I still feel it in my hips, and we laugh about it now.

[Jacque67 7,328]

  On 8/30/2017 at 3:24 AM, Bill & Katya said:

But someone who is elite knows more than what the dictionary.

Generally speaking considered by themselves and others that self-identify as elite.

 

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Well form your own group, if you don't think you belong to the elite! Hit me on the head with a hammer!!!