Well, one might consider that "class" is one of the ideals of Marxism, in order to be used divisively. My Mom, who would today be considered upper middle class because of her family's financial status in the 30s often said: Money can't by class. She was absolutely correct. She was definitely classy, but not wealthy after she married my D…
Well, one might consider that "class" is one of the ideals of Marxism, in order to be used divisively. My Mom, who would today be considered upper middle class because of her family's financial status in the 30s often said: Money can't by class. She was absolutely correct. She was definitely classy, but not wealthy after she married my Dad. I think the up/down is a better description, specifically when considering the people today who think they're our betters, and they have a great tendency to come from those who are generally thought of as elites. Elites: Language is a tricky thing, particularly when words are redefined on a constant basis. Being in my sixth decade I still think of being gay as being happy or joyful, not being attracted to someone of the same sex. Which brings us to gender.... And beyond. It never stops. But, though I'm relatively well-off (because I don't waste money), I consider myself a "down" in Ted's context. Who knows, the meaning will most likely change tomorrow?
Well, one might consider that "class" is one of the ideals of Marxism, in order to be used divisively. My Mom, who would today be considered upper middle class because of her family's financial status in the 30s often said: Money can't by class. She was absolutely correct. She was definitely classy, but not wealthy after she married my Dad. I think the up/down is a better description, specifically when considering the people today who think they're our betters, and they have a great tendency to come from those who are generally thought of as elites. Elites: Language is a tricky thing, particularly when words are redefined on a constant basis. Being in my sixth decade I still think of being gay as being happy or joyful, not being attracted to someone of the same sex. Which brings us to gender.... And beyond. It never stops. But, though I'm relatively well-off (because I don't waste money), I consider myself a "down" in Ted's context. Who knows, the meaning will most likely change tomorrow?