#20A ELITISM

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I have problems with democracy. I think most people are ill-prepared to decide what is best for society. Assemblies of such people are not to be trusted: I fear their collective strength. Society is best served by a select group of clear-sighted, capable leaders / experts. Highly educated, trained, and groomed to wield power, they should oversee maintenance of law & order, promote production of wealth, and guide the masses toward ends they deem to be appropriate. (Note: Elitists often identify with "capital" rather than “labor,” and with “capable leaders / experts” rather than the collective wisdom of common folks. ) 

Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries:

appreciates criticism of democracy

values idea that competence rises to top / Meritocracy

comfortable with social stratification distinctions

comfortable with highest social class / Aristocracy

summary Wikipedia article: Elitism 

Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 3211

Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 4