Mark Louse writes:

>> You pose an either-or alternative: the existence of a meritocracy OR its
>> "out of hand" dismissal by Leftists.  Rhetorically gratifying for Fox TV.
>>
>> Worthless if you want a serious discussion.

I believe my exact language was:  "Do any members of this list give any 
credence to the theory that a "cognitive elite/meritcoracy" is the ruling class 
in the United States, or is that something Leftists dismiss out of hand?"  "Any 
credence" was specifically intended to avoid the charge of "either-or."  
Sometimes you just can't win.

David Shemano

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