The Elites and the Masses are drifting apart | Matthew Goodwin

John and Matthew Goodwin discuss the lack of humility amongst the new elite, the lack of empathy, and the void that is creating between the people and these elites.
Matthew Goodwin is an academic, bestselling author, pollster, and speaker known for his research on: politics, populism, elections, voting, public opinion, Brexit, Europe, academic freedom and more. He is Professor of Politics at Rutherford College, University of Kent, recently served as Senior Visiting Fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, at Chatham House, Senior Fellow with the UK In a Changing Europe, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute, and Senior Advisor to the UK Education Committee. In 2022, Matt was appointed Social Mobility Commissioner.
The author of six books, he wrote the No.2 Sunday Times bestseller Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics, and the Sunday Times bestseller, National Populism: The Revolt Against Liberal Democracy, which was translated into multiple languages and listed among the Financial Times and Times Literary Supplement as one of the books of the year. He is also co-author of the 2015 Political Book of the Year, Revolt on the Right, which was long-listed for the Orwell Prize and listed among the Financial Times and Guardian books of the year.
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[@Phil-yn1er]

It has reached the point where the people don't trust the government and see them as the enemy

[@basdini2386]

Super, the feeling is mutual lol

[@justMikec]

Yep, and that distrust is everywhere.

[@maureenjamieson6223]

Klaus Schwab said publically “THE WORLD WILL BE AN UNHPPY PLACE UNTIL OUR ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT IS INSTALLED”.

[@Skyking6976]

So as a mid-60’s dude from 3rd generation wealth, never wanted to deal with kids, just get educated and enjoy life, WHAT is the US government doing to me personally that would cause such anger???

[@banta-pd8zj]

This is all a furphy. Can you imagine Anderson calling for world revolution on behalf of the plebs, the deplorables? He only knows about the plebs and the deplorables when they occasionally drop by the tradesmen's entrance. What a load of nonsense.

[@user-xg9ix2kl9f]

Whenever I hear that those who do not learn the lessons of history are condemned to repeat it, I am always reminded of the French Revolution

[@honahwikeepa2115]

I think that the term Postmodern says it all. Modernity can't get it.

[@billmavis4717]

Totally agree!

[@user-gu1ti9me6i]

True. Except that one gave rise to the pillars of western democracy, ie liberty, equality etc. The next one will scrap these altogether.

[@user-gu1ti9me6i]

True except that one gave rise to the pillars of western democracy, ie liberty, equality etc. The next one will scrap these.

[@Bakachuify]

Entire Europe is building to that, but it wouldn't be just French Revolution, probably European Revolution. People get more and more Conservative, and normal people are awakening from these woke ideologs.

[@Antipodean33]

Drifting apart??? I never knew we were ever together, they've despised us peasants as much as we despise them. Only if we had the will of the French a couple of centuries ago, that is one reason they act with absolute impunity, nothing ever happens to them, even for criminal behavior

[@anthonykennedy5324]

Agreed. It's the lack of accountability, of punishable culpability that is infuriating.

[@Wayoutthere]

Well they are not building bunkers for no reason.. We are close to revolt.

[@colinelliott5629]

There was a time when many MPs had not been to university, especially Labour, who might have been manual workers. Today's MPs probably have been to university, and have probably not worked long, or at all, for a living, except on a politician's staff, or as a local politician.

[@flameone4705]

The French revolution was primarily led by the bourgeois. All their leaders were middle/upper class.

[@OnlineEnglish-wl5rp]

They've asset stripped our countries, shifted all the jobs to China, blown massive property bubbles everywhere and filled our countries with foreigners

[@chillinginthefrozennorth6958]

I can't speak for any other nation's elites, but as American I can only say America's "elites" may be many things, elite isn't one of them.

[@russianbot4418]

To be a 1%er, you just have to be better than 99 other people. A quick trip through your local Walmart will show you that being better than 99 other people isn't a huge climb up in life. 😋

[@Silurist]

They control your education system since the early 1900s, switched to the Prussian education system sometime in the 60s

[@paulrudgley1682]

So are you Americans voting for Trump in November, are you all voting for Freddy Krueger's son? So come November, will it be Freddy Krueger's son versus genocidal joe, the so-called leader of the free world? is it going to be tweedle dee or tweedle dum, probably partners in crime aren't they? Vote Freddy Krueger's son back in, in November and people can get back to the golden age of insults, not so golden for those on the receiving end, was/is it? Let's all hope and pray, that Trump (Freddy Krueger's son) doesn't have a judge who is impervious to evidence. lol Trump,Freddy Krueger'son,unintentionally funniest speeches. "We pledge to you that we will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists, and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country," he told a New Hampshire crowd. So Trump is going to be rooting out the fascists,and then it goes on to use fascistic language, slogans and analogies. so is it going to be rooting out the embodied fascists within itself is it, it's going to exercise it's own personal demons.

[@kirsteneklund2509]

Fantastic, freely discussing what we are all thinking !

[@banta-pd8zj]

Could you explain to me what they were talking about?

[@supernovaaust]

Do you mean, they are reiterating and compounding the ideas they have already brainwashed you with?

[@b.alexanderjohnstone9774]

They are not really elites, Thomas Sowell nails it in Vision of the Annointed.

[@Wayoutthere]

'parasites'

[@banta-pd8zj]

You're right. This is gaslighting.

[@leithblower]

Self appointed.

[@clivegetliff1293]

HUBRIDS !!!

[@russianbot4418]

To be a 1%er, you just have to be better than 99 other people. A quick trip through your local Walmart will show you that being better than 99 other people isn't a huge climb up in life. 😋

[@demonnick666]

In Britain both labour and conservatives serve the WEF.

[@gavriloprincip1477]

Here in Australia, we have given up on our "elites". Australia's Milea is out there somewhere and we, ordinary Australian's are waiting for this HUGE political vacuum to be filled before Australia becomes the Venezuela of the South Pacific.

[@willow6228]

Agree - I would not waste spit on most of them. We are headed down the s -bend at a rapid rate.

[@banta-pd8zj]

Anderson IS of the elite. Hello! Anyone home?

[@plusfour1]

It's true that in the west there is a drift towards authoritarianism. Clearly, the mistake that those in power make is that the people are ignorant. It's going to cost them in the long run.

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

Instead, perhaps you should all be out on your streets protesting about how an innocent man, who murdered nobody is languishing in prison, years on end, for showing a truth. Forget about your politicians. In J. A. you have the person who would make you all proud. If you cannot free him, back him.

[@vjamesg100]

Just welcome Palestinians into you country. They are there to overthrow your country. Same as Britain. We are cousins, we need to help each other. Sharia law otherwise.

[@tovsteh]

Thank you for the work you do John. I'm a migrant to Australia and I miss the common sense logic I see in a lot of the old school Aussie's I meet. The new breed of Australian politics is all about image (political correctness) and slandering their opposition, with no interest in intellectual discussions or the application of logical thought that create value for most Australians.

[@jaycarver4886]

Critical thinking skills are mostly dead.

[@RAM_845]

Well said...its disgusting, they say they're for free speech unless it abides by THEIR narrative. Any company who force *DEI* and *ESG* mandates have been bribed by the group called BlackRock. Encouraging racism towards white people.

[@Gary-ys9be]

Every single problem I have is caused by the government or their taxes

[@rhodaberger7262]

and spending

[@user-ev2qk7gl7b]

taxes which are a scam under the cloak of climate crisis.

[@GazGuitarz]

Or their unwarranted and unwanted meddling in things that should be outside of their sphere of influence.

[@glennoverhoff6589]

Here in Canada our Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre (opposition), Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe are all gaining tremendous support and popularity because they are taking an everyday common sense approach to all issues. Gender, military, immigration, Federal deficits, education, homelessness, natural resources etc etc. They're providing hope and strength to the rest of us, and we're thankful for that.

[@colb715]

Time for people ordinary people to tell their governments what to do and how to act not the other way round

[@paulrudgley1682]

The trouble with government as it is, is that it doesn't represent the people. It controls them. John Lennon

[@user-ms2zw7wv5c]

You got the exact point where American and British Politics standing on.

[@jenskxxx6980]

Und die deutsche.

[@banta-pd8zj]

Do you understand Anderson's background. In Australia he's part of the squatocracy. His ancestors got on horses, carried guns, took as much land as possible from the indigenous people and became very wealthy. His background is of the elite. As a politician he has never served ordinary people. The clue is using the smoke and mirrors of "woke". It's meaningless.

[@Aindriuh]

And Irish. Our political 'leaders' are all traitors to the people.

[@UKtoUSABrit]

Really like Matt Goodwin. He is the caliber of person we need much more of in govt.

[@Truth_Hurts528]

Fortunately for the "elites" then that the masses are completely submissive.

[@badass6300]

Sadly yes.

[@jaymudd2817]

Fuses and Tripwires abound in this Evil World.

[@banta-pd8zj]

No we're not.

[@ronniexx9743]

The question, how do we fix this. !!. ??.

[@Gary-ys9be]

Independent MPs …. Ban political parties and donations from corporations

[@willow6228]

More independents and smaller parties. Get right of preferential voting. Increase the voting age to 25.

[@TheSaintFrenzy]

Return to Christianity as a people and re-embrace western values, teaching both to our children.

[@bosse641]

Prayer. .....God is able. 💪

[@banta-pd8zj]

Oh good, a theocracy? Is that what you want? Do you have any examples we can look at that exemplify your style of government?

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

Their aim is to keep the masses talking and concerned about anything other than Taxes and benefits.. Calling them Elites is not helping either. It's all distraction. We need to not fall for it. We need to come up with our own agenda and not waiver.

[@stuartsutherland7664]

Yes, the term elites doesn't help. I'd call them privileged. The privileged class!

[@glenjaques5581]

​@@stuartsutherland7664the parasitic class is more fitting

[@sourcemade7299]

Brilliantly done & Sadly goes for all government’s in “the West” now One World, One Law, One Suppler, One Surveillance, One Health, One Food, Top down obliterating local environments, cultures, conditions, such as Nations. Industry monopolies, central purchase & distribution for the world. 1 mill super wealthy 8Billion codependent on Government. This Can not happen of course. We need sovereign independent people and local societies. Simple really.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

It is the eternal story of the Aristos vs the Oikos

[@cindymay4606]

People all over the world are starting to hate their governments...

[@paulrudgley1682]

"hate their governments." Why do they hate them if they are "their Governments?"

[@Spiderwebsider]

Australians can’t think it’s that important. They were given ample choice at the last election: for example, just off the top of my head, there was the Liberal Democrats, One Nation, UAP and others that fielded candidates in many electorates. But on the day the Aussie voters still lined up behind the same tired old parties trotting out the same tired old slogans. Which is why nothing will change.

[@Wayoutthere]

Change will only come trough suffering now I'm afraid. Like when pensions start to evaporate, ppl might be angry enough. Oh wait, is that why they are very quickly developing Gov controlled digital money?

[@banta-pd8zj]

Because people like Anderson do not want change. Are you not aware of his background?

[@maddyg3208]

Not quite. The old parties win via preferences. Eg, in the old day, Labor would get wiped out if it only got 40% of the primary vote, now it wins govt with less. This is because the balance of power (in both preferences and the parliament itself) went from right (DLP), to centre (Dems), to left (Greens). The Voice result showed what happens w/o preferences. The problem with the anti-establishment parties is there are too many of them and they by nature aren't holding the balance of power.

[@banta-pd8zj]

In the old days the conservatives would win with the country vote worth more than urban ones. Gerrymandering was rife. The last of it went with the Bjelke-Peterdon government when his grift and corruption was eventuall exposed in Queensland. The conservatives are well noted for their corruption, like the recent sports and car park rorts. Anderson knows them well. You should know it as well since you like to recall how things were right and proper in them olden days. Right Maddy?

[@Mike-br8zt]

@@banta-pd8zj Cough, cough...and Labor in NSW is not corrupt?

[@1526andrews]

People can forgive if others get wealthy. It's the placing of restrictions and obligations on the rest of us in the pursuit of some abstract goal and internal social cache without any consideration of whether the outcomes are a) desirable and b) feasible.

[@banta-pd8zj]

What?

[@Seri99no]

Exactly

[@markanderson8711]

Good point John a great turning is taking place in our time, the elites as you name them really will learn to yield or face imminent demise, will be looked back apon as a spiritual piece of artwork. We’re very fortunate to watch this go down!

[@banta-pd8zj]

Can someone please explain to me who is funding this channel? Does anyone know? Does anyone care?

[@Tyronepeader]

Yes all those elite billionaire media outfits like News Corp will have to yield in the defamation courts at least. Non-stop lying doesn't work everywhere. 😊

[@Tyronepeader]

​@@banta-pd8zj It's a foreign owned lie factory belonging to Rupert Murdoch. It rarely ever pays any corporate tax at all.😊

[@zimzimma5688]

Ye it's very strange how this seems to be happening everywhere. In Ireland the party of our Taoiseach (prime minister) are almost Thatcherite in their brand of economics, always have been right economically but have actually gone further right than previous iterations there, yet as time goes on they move further and further left culturally as described by Mr. Goodwin. When previously they never were at all. We seem to be the WEF's poster boy country running everything going wrong everywhere else at warp speed. From immigration, to hate speech laws, to you name it. The Irish public didn't ask for any of it, has voiced open opposition to it all of it and has essentially been told by our Government that we are a bunch of far right racists for doing so. The look of contempt on our politicians faces when they are questioned on their policies makes my blood boil. Our leader and the two leaders of the other parties in the coalition got asked a tough question by a journalist about an upcoming referendum the other day and the three of them just walked out mid question because they didn't want to answer it. It only feels like a democracy in name here at the moment. It feels like we are inching ever closer to an authoritarian dictatorship.

[@blackdog5354]

Governments now act like absolute monarchs and we know how that ended - chop chop

[@poc329]

Well said gentlemen

[@jasonbendeich7864]

I was listening to the song 'Blue' by Fine Young Cannibals from a few years back and how relevant that song is in the current political climate.

[@azsawild8231]

Those of us who think for ourselves and see this all for what it is... Just wants everyone (who is considered good for the community) to have a house to live in, a job to go to and a fair go in general.

[@Cdarlosfletch58]

Absolutely absolutely !!!

[@davidhawley1132]

The class gap discussed here, as well as the generation gap, is the result of a progressive educational system. It is deliberate.

[@ragnarok7976]

The French had a handy little tool for dealing with malicious elites.

[@josephcioppa1943]

and it led to Napoleon

[@douglashouston81]

💯 true

[@molex114]

I'm not suggesting that I speak for everyone or even the majority, but I look at my voting options I this country and don't see anyone that represents me. I don't know a single person that feels listened to or represented anymore, and that feeling seems to be growing here and all over Europe and we all know where taxation without representation can lead. Cup of tea anyone

[@k54dhKJFGiht]

We have educated entire generations to learn, work, and live with each other side by side with Communists and varied ethnicities as a multipolar global workforce. That world simply does not exist anymore. We obviously did this poorly. We are very much overdue for a correction.

[@user-zh4qv5qf8v]

It will end badly for the elites.

[@stuartsutherland7664]

Bring it on!

[@user-tc1fq6mb1e]

Spot On Guy's 😷

[@skf957]

I'd like to heard more from the Australian bloke.

[@delliv5451]

Correct. We need R & R in the UK.

[@mikeifyouplease]

You should watch some of George Carlin's videos. He knew what was happening. He used comedy to get his ideas across.

[@banta-pd8zj]

I wonder what he would say listening to Anderson mimic the elites. I have to say it's a sight to behold especially when he does it in front of his guests. Hilarious.

[@joeevans2365]

Reform 🫡🇬🇧

[@macmcc3201]

True 😊

[@robertlee6949]

I think it may be the psychopathic narcissists and the people who aren't are drifting apart... as you would expect... It's a target rich environment for therapists.

[@AL-ku1zq]

Are we getting to a point where constitutional republics or democracies need a more direct approach like Switzerland?

[@hoa3512]

Collectivism vs individualism is what the world is seeing

[@ahbhmeh2725]

Why they don’t allow us to protest the police?

[@martinhodgson1996]

Drifting..... Dude you could pass Jupiter between us and no one would feel the air move. 😂

[@ricshumack9134]

Sri Lanka

[@duanedavidson7219]

Ceylon or bust

[@carmenmccauley585]

"Luxury beliefs". I want this phrase to go viral and be adopted.

[@josephcioppa1943]

its by design, Luciferian, but they cannot come out as Luciferians

[@russianbot4418]

This is what decades of wilful con serv ative cow ard ice at every level got us.

[@tecomaman]

I suspect most people believe what the TV says and don't search the internet

[@stuartnoyes2615]

All brought to us courtesy of representative democracy.

[@johnmac333]

Throw the "Voice" referendum into the mix . The people voted overwhelmingly No , but the elites, labor govts state and federal have acted as though a half billion dollar exercise never happened !! What contempt they have for us .

[@Tyronepeader]

Are you off your head? It was the lunatic-Right billionaire Murdoch media and their billionaire mining magnate elite supporters like Gina Reinhard and Clive Palmer who campaigned 24×7 to defeat the Voice referendum. Lets get straight who the elites really are. 🤔

[@elusivelistener]

Elites are a limited hangout.

[@banta-pd8zj]

You're hanging out in one of their channels. Aren't you feeling privileged?

[@fisho2620]

yep, ive shifted of late. Too many people want a free ride

[@psikeyhackr6914]

Double entry accounting is 700 years old. Why hasn't accounting/finance been mandatory in the schools since Sputnik? If you search Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations for 'education' you will find that he used the word Eighty Times. You will find multiple instances of "read, write and account". Notice that is not "read, write and arithmetic." So who is in charge of telling everbody what mass education is supposed to be?

[@normanasher5006]

As a retired Bus. Ed. teacher, i recall the boys being not interested in Accounting because they were all planning to be rich (as rock stars or pro athletes), & would therefore hire accountants to handle their future finances. As for the girls, they were all planning to marry rich guys, so same story.

[@banta-pd8zj]

Look, no disrespect to accountants or accountancy as a profession or as a useful skill, but are you two barking mad?

[@psikeyhackr6914]

@@banta-pd8zj No Barking Allowed!

[@banta-pd8zj]

Oops sorry, I had no idea there was a guard dog on patrol. Good thing though, you never know what unsavoury characters might want to express their opinion here.

[@silka4670]

^This is my favourite insight today.

[@ianmclean528]

John you’re one of those elites

[@pacarter7169]

I have recently learned about democracy and how it actually works: The intention of a “democratic” politician is to say what is needed to get elected… but has no intention of fulfilling what they had promised the people: but instead they revise the law and seek to rewrite the laws which were written and previously passed… but then the concept is not “of the people, by the people, and for the people” …of which in a Liberal government only liberals have a voice. But the others are silenced.

[@sidewindersid4180]

You know things are getting bad when Steve Martin wades into the debate

[@Rainbow.Rising]

They are not elite.

[@rki7068]

The tyranny of the minority and the tyranny of the majority are closely linked, at least in the case of the US. The majority, easily manipulated by identity politics, elects candidates that are malleable to the whims of their donors /super PACs, which are the minority, there by widening the gap between the patricians and the plebians via pork barrel spending a la omnibus bills, etc. Elected officials are often complicit and shielded from repurcussion by the administrative state. Machiavelli would be proud

[@alancotterell9207]

Being awake is caused by education.

[@smorkeyyy9845]

In the UK, the Reform party will emerge as the dominant political party after the forthcoming general election, and hopefully form the next government.

[@Skyblue-oi5is]

🙏🙏🙏

[@gerrytyrrell1507]

Brilliant you might as well be talking about Ireland no political opposition..regime + opposition sing from the same hymn sheet..The arrogance from the elite's unbelievable....Dublin .

[@Stephen-zq2wf]

GoodWin is a WIN for America .. If Only USA Citizens will Listen

[@jamesandrew62]

Doubling down on distinction, at least in America, from the outside that country looks very odd at the moment, doesn't mean they can't ballance thongs again, the voters have naturally lost interest.

[@user-fb8jb5yi6g]

Both sides can't exist is the same space.

[@clivegetliff1293]

Alien Invasion by Proxy !!!

[@evolassunglasses4673]

We live in a post 1945 Liberal paradigm. It's been Classical Liberalism v Progressive Liberalism. And we wonder why we are in this mess.

[@1526andrews]

I'd take any semblance of classical liberalism. For thirty years it's been progressive liberalism. Thatcher was a perfect blend of conservativism and gladstonian liberalism.

[@terryparenteau1200]

NOPE.Foloowing this liberal conservative red blue recycled bs is the problem.Division is key for the elites.

[@tasd5673]

John scan you help australia more plz

[@randys967]

There was a time when there were no elites in America, at least not any rich enough to overcome the power of elected government with their own wealth. It was in 1950, back when the middle class existed, when the income tax was 91% on annual income over (in today’s dollars) $12.6m. Now, which American political party unwound that income tax barrier on “the elites’” path to the unprecedented wealth disparity they enjoy, that allows them to exert their power on the rest of us?

[@UNCHART3DGAMING]

Send then to Sam Francisco - they can witness the policy decisions that have led to one of the most beautiful and wealthy cities turned into an absolute cesspool

[@bosse641]

Arrogant elites. ....delusional. But, they will be dealt with when King Jesus comes. 💪

[@banta-pd8zj]

King, now is he?

[@sharonwashington8150]

They all believe they are more powerful than their creator! but no mortal is more powerful than that that created their very being! and they will find that out in time. That is the Elitists for you

[@johnleibach167]

😮

[@rockyluvinfrnd8180]

Britain must immediately 1. Abolish dual citizenship beyond 5 eyes 2. Establish a basic guideline for BRITISH CITIZENSHIP 3. Identity all those people who have arrived in Britain after mid 1950s 4. Declare wokism as criminal offence 5. Must incentivise INDEGENOUS British population growth 6. Review fully relationships with WEF, OIC and China 7. Give strong powers to police to ensure people living in Britain gets the faith trust on police back on track.

[@garylester3976]

Dont worry, it will all be over soon, and you wont feel a thing... Says the Axeman appointed by the Peasants.

[@michaelwhittaker7960]

yup, just double down

[@philipdepalma4672]

Mel Brooks History of the World: Messenger “The Peasants are revolting!” King/Elites “You’ve got that right”.

[@banta-pd8zj]

You've got that right.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Even the Atheist must communicate in absolute terms to be understood. Despite rejecting any notion of absolutes. Need to make them explain themselves starting with Atheism and not absolute categories.

[@markmcnicholas9475]

Was there EVER a respect for the electorate or the state, projected by politicians? Apart from Maggie of course.

[@banta-pd8zj]

Maggie and Ronald introduced neo conservative policies that massively increased those driven below the poverty line, shrunk the middle class, froze real wage growth for the majority of people and shifted huge wealth to a tiny proportion of people. Now there's a recipe for success.

[@Tyronepeader]

Rupert and Lachlan have another hard Right exponent they believe worth exposing and so they plonk him down with John Anderson and hope promotion just takes over. Pleeaase! 🤭

[@josephcioppa1943]

Luciferians

[@gregorysagegreene]

You're making it sound like once we were together on issues and have come apart. Fact is, there's *us* ... and our eternal enemy. History showed us what must be done.

[@carmenlajoie2719]

CGTN The Point-Hub-Heat, Einar Tangan-Martin Jacques-Lijinjing-Tian Wei Reporterfy Media-Cyrus Janssen. Poverty alleviation completed in China now Modernization-BRI-BRICS. RT International Africa Summit-SPIEF 2023-BRF, 90% countries trading with Russia. Middle East Eye-Aljazeera-Telasur journalists in Gaza 😢

[@timeparty718]

Unless the two dominant parties redress the imbalance we in the UK are destined to suffer a political shift as happened in Germany in 1933. Why do the great British public persist in voting for Lab/Con, when moderate politico center parties exist.

[@TimBitts649]

How we fix this? By looking at what worked in the recent past. I really admired Kennedy liberals. Lots had parents or grandparents who struggled to get ahead. When family members are living and have memories of struggles from poverty, it places the successful family members identity as still with the class their parents struggled, to get out of, to escape poverty. This fixes humility in place. Then after a couple of generations, the new generation builds their lives on the backs of their parents and grandparents wealth and knowledge. Nepotism and a two parent family are an enormous advantage in life for getting ahead, using the fullness of your potential. Jordan Peterson said almost all his students at Harvard had parents in the economic top 1%. Are these the only clever people around? No, they are the clever, spoiled children of the rich. Being spoiled children, Woke teaching made sense to them, the idea that some don't earn their place in life, they have "privilege". To the spoiled rich, this makes sense, as it's the story of their lives. Wealth and family nepotism inappropriately advantages certain people, like George W. Bush or Hillary Clinton, to rise in society far beyond their natural potential. This means natural and good human inclinations to help our children, it ruins them over time, as they are born with a Silver Spoon in their mouths....become spoiled, decadent and useless. This leads to arrogance and lack of humility, lack of connection, lack of empathy with those they rule over. The answer is obvious: ensure a turnover of our elite, in education and in the political system, which become rigged in favor of the well off, over time.

[@TimBitts649]

Charles Murray intuited similar things to what I just wrote, he intuited similar patterns, decades ago, in his book, Coming Apart.

[@jayclarke6671]

Who is an 'elite'?

[@M77982]

Me

[@badass6300]

Rich person or person in position of power like a politician, dictator or any other form of autocrat.

[@zac1375]

A member of the wealthy, dominant (powerful) ruling class?

[@jayclarke6671]

@@zac1375 and who are the 'ruling' class? I suppose if you live in China and especially countries like Iran and N Korea the ruling class is very real. Because if you don't follow their Draconian laws, you're imprisoned or executed. Here in the west, however, you're free to do what you like provided you don't violate the rights of anyone else by stealing, robbing, killing them, etc. No one rules over me. If you are stuck in a dead end job and can't pay the bills each month find another job and don't complain. It's nobody's fault that YOU failed in school so don't blame others for your lot in life. Change it!

[@nadenesmith7440]

Typical rich jellyfish you are.

[@timford4873]

"Rulers"?????

[@josephcioppa1943]

Luciferians

[@bryanwalkerCT7729]

Are you a royal smoocher lover's? #VivaLaRevolution

[@paulkirton8945]

Some people are just smarter and the cream floats to the top.Would the rather some Jeremy Kyle show types we running the country .They had their moment with the Brexit vote and look how that's turning out.

[@lynnrivell6600]

Gee your kidding

[@christineroberts9780]

Trump 💪💪💯

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

America is a Constitutional Republic, not a democracy. Nor is America a constitutional democracy. Get “democracy” out of the references to the USA. Unless you are referring to mob rule.

[@itsmelampoi]

Stop saying elites. Nothing elite about causing world chaos . And profiting from it while holding all the cards .

[@kalburgy2114]

But what should we call them? I got tired of just calling them "they".

[@Tyronepeader]

​@@kalburgy2114The Murdoch sheltered lie factory. 😊

[@alexandertsigaridas5411]

We have no chance. Simple as. Whoever thinks any dfferent, lives in la la land.

[@willow6228]

I hope you are wrong.

[@josephcioppa1943]

only God's intervention can fix this, because these elites listen to a different voice

[@RachelNichols-writer]

At least three fourths are in denial over how bad things are. That doesn't help.

[@jeffbetts9420]

Conflating wokeness and Brexit. Wow, that's a new one. So much nonsense on this channel it is an embarrassment.

[@evmollet5418]

Just stop the BS…. We are sick of it!

[@paulrudgley1682]

UK and "U.S. Elites" What are they Elite in , psychopathy.? Political Ponerology: The Science of Evil, Psychopathy, and the Origins of Totalitarianism REVISED, EXPANDED EDITION

[@paulrudgley1682]

The masses is a derogatory title/term, do you think of people as a one body collective?

[@paulrudgley1682]

If People what to get a good overview of what is going on,watch this video. Dr. Katherine Horton describes the battle field ahead and outlines her plan for 2019 to stop the global genocide. ----------------------------------------- CONTENTS: ----------------------------------------- 0:00 Looking back over 2017 and 2018 15:33 Battle Field Overview 45:18 Recapture - Where to start? 1:25:30 How to Recapture the Judiciary? 1:44:54 Dr. Horton's Plan for 2019