e·lite or é·lite    ( P )   Pronunciation Key  (-lt, -lt) n. pl. elite or e·lites A group or class of persons or a member of such a group or class, enjoying superior intellectual, social, or economic status: “In addition to notions of social equality there was much emphasis on the role of elites and of heroes within them” (Times Literary Supplement). The best or most skilled members of a group: the football team's elite.

they're "all on the left". of course they are.

draft dodgers? at least Kerry went instead of pulling strings to stay home. but GW's a rightie so he can't be one of the elite, i guess.

and we'd "all be speaking German". (objection! speculation, your honor. 'Sustained.')

peter, great post. a slam dunker.

reg, your patience and diplomacy impresses the donuts outta me...

and my guess is that db's busy hanging out with people who don't put forth patentedly erroneous statements.