Elitism / Authoritarianism

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#20A ELITISM	#20B AUTHORITARIANISM
I have problems with democracy. I think most people are ill-prepared to decide what is best for society. Assemblies of such people are not to be trusted: I fear their collective strength. Society is best served by a select group of clear-sighted, capable leaders / experts. Highly educated, trained, and groomed to wield power, they should oversee maintenance of law & order, promote production of wealth, and guide the masses toward ends they deem to be appropriate. (Note: Elitists often identify with "capital" rather than “labor,” and with “capable leaders / experts” rather than the collective wisdom of common folks. )	If its regime rules wisely, I am willing to submit to the authority of the leader(s) of a non-democratic authoritarian socio - political system. While some may be able to meekly accept subjugation of individual rights, I would be more comfortable living under a system in which a social contract exists by which law and order can be maintained, and the duties and rights of citizens are spelled out. Whether the leader(s) is (are) from the aristocracy, single political party, military dictatorship, dogmatic religious organization, etc, I believe these people have legitimacy to the extent they have the consent of those they govern.
WV Theme #20A: Elitism	WV Theme #20B: Authoritarianism
--Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries	--Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries
appreciates criticism of democracy	needs social contract before accepting authoritarian rule
values idea that competence rises to top / Meritocracy	accepts autocratic rule (government vested in one person)
comfortable with social stratification distinctions	Right Wing Authoritarianism type personality traits
comfortable with highest social class / Aristocracy	accepts rule by a single party state
summary Wikipedia article: Elitism	summary Wikipedia article: Authoritarianism
Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 3211	Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 1112
Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 4	Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 18

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