Yeah. I don't think that kind of attitude is a function of politics and luck alone. I think it's also a sign of what they used to call "bad breeding," and an unwillingness to learn from others' experiences.
Noblesse oblige has its problems, but this isn't really a compelling replacement.
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Date: 2010-10-03 06:21 pm (UTC)From:Noblesse oblige has its problems, but this isn't really a compelling replacement.