It's not so much about the cause, it's about feeling superior to political opponents.
Glenn ReynoldsDiplomacy has more to do with (credible) threats than with sweet reason. And threats from America are a lot more credible, nowadays.
Glenn ReynoldsWhat's wrong with "the new elite?" Forget cultural insularity or smugness. The main problem with the "new elite" is that they're not an elite at all. That is, they aren't particularly smart, or competent.
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