Elitism Debate

This cluster centers on debates about elitism, accusations of elitist attitudes, and questions about who qualifies as 'elite' versus 'elitist', often referencing tech professionals, society, or ruling classes.

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IT TL GWB DR USA SV elite elites elitist class small town bush ugly upper class wealthy coastal

Sample Comments

catawbasam Jan 5, 2021 View on HN

Better than the elitists? They are the elite.

digitalWestie Dec 25, 2012 View on HN

What kind of elitism do you mean?

inemesitaffia Aug 12, 2023 View on HN

You might not be part of the ruling class. But you're definitely an élite

sincerely Nov 13, 2018 View on HN

What makes you think its elitist?

zht Aug 16, 2024 View on HN

are there elites that are not wealthy? or does wealthy elite just sound better as a soundbite?

damoncali Mar 7, 2011 View on HN

Elite? not so much. Elitist? Definitely.

rms Apr 23, 2008 View on HN

Yeah, it's definitely an elitist thing.

rubyfan Jan 1, 2014 View on HN

The elite know better than you.

javert Mar 13, 2015 View on HN

This is elitism in the bad sense of the word.

skohan Jun 22, 2022 View on HN

What was elitist about what I said?