Though all shorthand is fraught, I believe to conservatives, "elite" or "elitism" refers to the attitude of those so labeled: paternalistic, we-know-better, we must subject the common people to rules we don't have to follow; in other words, "liberal."
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By that rationale, liberals clearly believe any federal individual right (including the right to life and liberty) is paternalistic. Interesting viewpoint.
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But even that depends on the framing of the issue. Conservatives see abortion as an issue of protecting the innocent and helpless, liberals see it as conservatives trying to control women's bodies.
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On the other hand, liberals see a lot of social welfare programs as trying to protect the innocent and helpless, conservatives see it as liberals trying to do things with other peoples money.
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