McCain: "I know what a lot of these elitists are."

[sabra]

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/10/elitists_everyw.html

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"Who is a member of the elite?" Williams asked, according to excerpts of the interview, which will air this evening on "Nightly News."

"Oh, I guess just people who think that they're better than anyone else. And-- John McCain and I are so committed to serving every American. Hard-working, middle-class Americans who are so desiring of this economy getting put back on the right track. And winning these wars. And America's starting to reach her potential. And that is opportunity and hope provided everyone equally. So anyone who thinks that they are-- I guess-- better than anyone else, that's-- that's my definition of elitism," Palin replied.

"So it's not education? It's not income-based?" Williams inquired.

"Anyone who thinks that they're better than someone else," Palin said.

"It's not a state of mind? It's not geography?" Williams asked again.

"'course not," Palin answered.

"I know where a lot of 'em live," McCain added with a laugh.

"Where's that?" Williams asked.

"Well, in our nation's capital and New York City," McCain replied. "I've seen it. I've lived there. I know the town. I know-- I know what a lot of these elitists are. The ones that she never went to a cocktail party with in Georgetown. I'll be very frank with you. Who think that they can dictate what they believe to America rather than let Americans decide for themselves."

[Bicoastal]

1. John McCain, you will never be welcome in New York City ever again.

Don't even think about using our airports, either. From now on, you're going to have to change planes in Newark.

[Ilsa]

2. The child of a bi-racial couple whose mom ended up on food stamps

is an elitist? And Joe Biden, so dedicated to his family that he wouldn't move to DC is an elitist? No, John and Sarah, they are just smarter and more compassionate than you two.

[JuniperLea]

3. "And America's starting to reach her potential."

Of course she is! The fundamentals of her economy are strong!

:eyes:

I think the elitists are the ones who spend far too much money on designer clothing and too many homes.

Just more McCain/Palin projection.

[louis-t]

4. What's the reason for the blow-up in your photo?

Just curious.

[sabra]

5. McCain's shoes: $500 Italian loafers - Obama's...

[louis-t]

10. I love that pic!

I get it.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

6. "Anyone who thinks that they're better than someone else," Palin said.

Like those self-righteous heartlanders who think they're more American and more patriotic than others (at least in Palin's mind, they are)?

[nini]

12. I guess I'm an elitist.. because I KNOW I'm better than she is

I'm smarter, I'm more honest, I'm more compassionate, I actually have a grasp of history and the constitution...yep, I'm elitist.

[nini]

7. the guy that owns 9 houses says this?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[WeDidIt]

8. And my firends, I KNOW why the terrorists attacked us on 9/11.

THEY HATE US FOR OUR ELITISTS!!!

[ErinBerin84]

9. ok

someone here needs to post that old Washington Post article about John McCain's little birthday bash with every media beltway type in attendance.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

11. YOU are the elitist - my friend. How does he say this shit with a straight face??!!

n/t

[tblue]

13. So, by Sarah's definition, she herself is an elitist.

"Anyone who thinks that they're better than someone else," Palin said.

Miss "Real" America believes her religion, her small-town roots, her narrowness, her bloodlust for war make her better than all of us unreal Americans. Screw you, Sarah!

[KansDem]

14. "I know where a lot of 'em live," McCain added with a laugh."

Like, in seven houses? Seven houses, Sen. McCain? Maybe you shouldn't talk!

As for you, Gov. Palin:
"'Anyone who thinks that they're better than someone else,' Palin said."

During your beauty pageant days, you never thought you were better than all the other contestants? Why were you up there on the stage if you didn't think you were better than the rest? Are you saying you competed but never expected to win?

[SeaLyons]

15. They both are completely incoherent....

just STUPID!!!!

[Bluenorthwest]

16. John Sidney McCain the Third

certainly ought to know the DC elite. He grew up there and has worked there for as long as I've been alive. It is his home, and those cocktail party people are his kith and kin.

[Democat]

17. Would an elitist be someone who spends $150,000 on clothing?

No, must be someone who works in the World Trade Center and gets killed by terrorists and who obviously hates their own country.

Disgusting.