The "elitist liberal" meme has really got me down lately. Now I'm seeing it popping up in kos diaries.
This has to stop. This is a prime example of what George Lakoff talks about -- using Republican frames to talk about issues. They use this phrase to demonize progressives and progressive policy.
Am I elitist because I believe in the separation of Church and State? Because I believe this is not just about protecting the State from religion, but protecting religion from the State? Because I believe that every American has the right to worship as they see fit, even if that means not worshiping at all?
Am I elitist because I think abortions should be safe, legal, and rare?
Am I elitist because I believe no man or woman should be discriminated against due to their race, gender, or sexual orientation?
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