Journalists aren't the elite. They're the PR people working for the elite.

nl · on July 5, 2020

I think the whole "elites" terminology is silly.

As a very broad generalisation it seems to mean "people who are richer or have a bigger voice than me who I disagree with.

rapnie · on July 5, 2020

These generalizations and plattitudes are off the mark and dangerous. Sure, there are those working as PR for the elite, or they are honest journalists that work for MSM that is in the hands of the elites. Most journalists, especially investigative journalists want to do their job as well as they can, in an environment that is increasingly hostile to good journalism. We need these people to help keep our democracy intact.

tonyedgecombe · on July 5, 2020

Using elite as a term of derision is rather silly anyway. Who else would you want running the country than the most skilled and accomplished?

sukilot · on July 5, 2020

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth_of_meritocracy

I want a country where the median person is educated and grounded enough to make good choices about their community.

Siira · on July 8, 2020

This might not be possible. (“Myth of egalitarianism”)

hnaccy · on July 5, 2020

People who have my interests in mind.

tonyedgecombe · on July 5, 2020

I think you'll be waiting a long time for that. The most I hope for is that politicians interests might align with mine.