Willie
03-27-2005, 01:05 PM
An elite bowhunter: Dale
FYI....
Quote - Most of us will never have any major problem with the various clubs, groups, or other types of organizations that we join. However every once in a very great while, you just might find yourself dealing with a group that is so 'different', as to deserve special commentary. It is that minority who believes they are all powerful, all respected, self-appointed to rule their little niche in the world. So extreme of view you'd think they were the FBI or CIA... or other such.
No, they aren't that powerful in reality... they are merely the elitist.
Definition of “elitism” (source: American Heritage Dictionary)...
1) The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.
2a) The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.
2b) Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.
When an elitist person, or group of persons, develop a rigid concept of, and a faith in, their own superiority based in egotism rather than majority opinions... and when that biased opinion of superiority goes to such extreme that the individual(s) involved positions themselves as having obtained inviolate sanctity of their actions... therein comes into existence out of that extreme opinion, an entrenched dogma that is held to be above question, reproach, or critical review.
Said elitist opinion has now devolved into the arrogance of a sanctimonious stance, that further devolves within that person(s)’s sphere of influence to a psychological atmosphere of paranoia and an extreme need of self-preservation that is disproportionate to the reality.
Then is such atmosphere and need for self-preservation and paranoia... is ‘war’ declared on any and all whose own opinions differ from the elitist. Those who do not support the elitist(s), those who dare to think for themselves and form their own opinions separate from and opposing of the elitist(s)... are then the ‘enemy’ to be ‘destroyed’ by whatever means at hand.
There is now a willingness, even an eagerness to initiate attack and battle when in fact, none need be fought. Gone is the capacity for peaceful interaction. Gone are concepts of friendship, respect, and civility. There is a grasping for total and complete control, submission, and otherwise domination over all other persons that come into contact with the elitist(s).
Gone too from such a person is the influence of spirituality that has long fled in the face of such extreme of heightened self-opinion and need for domination. Often such elitist stances are worse than mere arrogance but based in the intolerance of bigotry and androcentrism.
Such person(s) can be reduced to the example of the child who while being “a big fish in a little pond” in the lower grades and small, local schools, but then finds themselves as “a little fish in a big pond” in the advanced grades in bigger schools. Those children who refuse to adapt or cannot adapt are like the elitist... they can not comprehend why others do not share their own view of supremacy.
Indeed in this frustration and incomprehension for such lack of respect and recognition the person feels they are deserving of, such can result in bullying and other negative actions and tactics. Bullying and threats can lead to the opposite consequences but the person just has no ability to comprehend such. At the most benign childish bullying can be taught as inappropriate and punished as a means of curbing such destructive behavior before it gets out of hand. In the elitists adult however, it can lead to a belief that no ethic or moral is so important it can’t be ignored and/or broken in the defense of the elitist’s stance of self-importance... which in truth only exists in the mind of the afflicted.
It is simply beyond the comprehension of such persons, that in fact they are not “king of the hill”. That the only one with such elevated esteem for them, is their own Self. In their separation from reality, there is no question they are elite... after-all, they have declared it so.
At this point of extreme opinion there becomes extreme action based on that opinion. And now any and all positive good done by this person(s) is neutralized by the lies, deception, underhanded and insidious behavior the person has resorted to in defense of their position. They do not realize there is now the growing demonstration on their part, that their example is proving just the opposite of the respect they demand and feel they deserve... but in fact, they are demonstrating how unworthy of respect they truly are.
The danger then is not the damage such a person(s) can do to you but that you allow such a person’s threats and bullying to upset your own peace of mind and sense of well-being. If you have lived a reputable style that is deserving of respect, then the intelligent people around you will not be dissuaded of that respect earned by the chastisements and reprimands of the elitist. There is of course a real danger to the average person who is in the influence of the elitist. Such person(s) run the real risk of damaged reputation because of their association. This may not be fair to them but then again, if they do not collectively move to remedy such situation then they are guilty for enabling the elitist by their inaction and/or silence.
Self responsibility. Self-accountability.
As Granny put it simply but truly, “if you lie with dogs, you get up with fleas.”
Now and then the circumstance arises that you discover that the group you have joined is either run by an elitist or changed over time to give control to such a person(s) and you now, realizing this and objecting to it, wish to leave said association. Normally you merely sever ties, allow membership to lapse, or otherwise quietly make your departure.
Rarely though, it occurs that the elitist will not ‘permit’ your leaving. They continue to claim you under their influence when such is not the case or made claim to in illegal manner. Rather than fight with the elitist who is incapable of understanding you no longer care about them or find them important... you simply make public that you in fact are no longer associated with that person and/or group, despite their claims to the contrary.
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FYI....
Quote - Most of us will never have any major problem with the various clubs, groups, or other types of organizations that we join. However every once in a very great while, you just might find yourself dealing with a group that is so 'different', as to deserve special commentary. It is that minority who believes they are all powerful, all respected, self-appointed to rule their little niche in the world. So extreme of view you'd think they were the FBI or CIA... or other such.
No, they aren't that powerful in reality... they are merely the elitist.
Definition of “elitism” (source: American Heritage Dictionary)...
1) The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.
2a) The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.
2b) Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.
When an elitist person, or group of persons, develop a rigid concept of, and a faith in, their own superiority based in egotism rather than majority opinions... and when that biased opinion of superiority goes to such extreme that the individual(s) involved positions themselves as having obtained inviolate sanctity of their actions... therein comes into existence out of that extreme opinion, an entrenched dogma that is held to be above question, reproach, or critical review.
Said elitist opinion has now devolved into the arrogance of a sanctimonious stance, that further devolves within that person(s)’s sphere of influence to a psychological atmosphere of paranoia and an extreme need of self-preservation that is disproportionate to the reality.
Then is such atmosphere and need for self-preservation and paranoia... is ‘war’ declared on any and all whose own opinions differ from the elitist. Those who do not support the elitist(s), those who dare to think for themselves and form their own opinions separate from and opposing of the elitist(s)... are then the ‘enemy’ to be ‘destroyed’ by whatever means at hand.
There is now a willingness, even an eagerness to initiate attack and battle when in fact, none need be fought. Gone is the capacity for peaceful interaction. Gone are concepts of friendship, respect, and civility. There is a grasping for total and complete control, submission, and otherwise domination over all other persons that come into contact with the elitist(s).
Gone too from such a person is the influence of spirituality that has long fled in the face of such extreme of heightened self-opinion and need for domination. Often such elitist stances are worse than mere arrogance but based in the intolerance of bigotry and androcentrism.
Such person(s) can be reduced to the example of the child who while being “a big fish in a little pond” in the lower grades and small, local schools, but then finds themselves as “a little fish in a big pond” in the advanced grades in bigger schools. Those children who refuse to adapt or cannot adapt are like the elitist... they can not comprehend why others do not share their own view of supremacy.
Indeed in this frustration and incomprehension for such lack of respect and recognition the person feels they are deserving of, such can result in bullying and other negative actions and tactics. Bullying and threats can lead to the opposite consequences but the person just has no ability to comprehend such. At the most benign childish bullying can be taught as inappropriate and punished as a means of curbing such destructive behavior before it gets out of hand. In the elitists adult however, it can lead to a belief that no ethic or moral is so important it can’t be ignored and/or broken in the defense of the elitist’s stance of self-importance... which in truth only exists in the mind of the afflicted.
It is simply beyond the comprehension of such persons, that in fact they are not “king of the hill”. That the only one with such elevated esteem for them, is their own Self. In their separation from reality, there is no question they are elite... after-all, they have declared it so.
At this point of extreme opinion there becomes extreme action based on that opinion. And now any and all positive good done by this person(s) is neutralized by the lies, deception, underhanded and insidious behavior the person has resorted to in defense of their position. They do not realize there is now the growing demonstration on their part, that their example is proving just the opposite of the respect they demand and feel they deserve... but in fact, they are demonstrating how unworthy of respect they truly are.
The danger then is not the damage such a person(s) can do to you but that you allow such a person’s threats and bullying to upset your own peace of mind and sense of well-being. If you have lived a reputable style that is deserving of respect, then the intelligent people around you will not be dissuaded of that respect earned by the chastisements and reprimands of the elitist. There is of course a real danger to the average person who is in the influence of the elitist. Such person(s) run the real risk of damaged reputation because of their association. This may not be fair to them but then again, if they do not collectively move to remedy such situation then they are guilty for enabling the elitist by their inaction and/or silence.
Self responsibility. Self-accountability.
As Granny put it simply but truly, “if you lie with dogs, you get up with fleas.”
Now and then the circumstance arises that you discover that the group you have joined is either run by an elitist or changed over time to give control to such a person(s) and you now, realizing this and objecting to it, wish to leave said association. Normally you merely sever ties, allow membership to lapse, or otherwise quietly make your departure.
Rarely though, it occurs that the elitist will not ‘permit’ your leaving. They continue to claim you under their influence when such is not the case or made claim to in illegal manner. Rather than fight with the elitist who is incapable of understanding you no longer care about them or find them important... you simply make public that you in fact are no longer associated with that person and/or group, despite their claims to the contrary.
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