The Economist's Lexington columnist is leaving America after 13 years. Good riddance. In his final column, Lexington passes on his observations about America's pluses and minuses. It appears he has learned a little but fails to understand some aspects of America's culture. See the column.
Meanwhile, a new Lexington takes his place. His first (presumably) column is about Sarah Palin, wouldn't you know. Lexington admits he lives and socializes with "highly educated liberals" who call Palin “moron”, “idiot”, “megalomaniac” or worse. Then he proceeds to offer "expert" testimony about the kinds of people who support Palin. They're uneducated, he says, and the job market has been unkind to them for years. Too often they're white and male, they're under privileged and they object to reverse discrimination. They make up the Republican base and there aren't enough of them to elect a candidate. Republican Party bigwigs don't want Palin as a presidential candidate, Lexington argues. They're too smart for that. They want someone who is less polarizing and more competent.
Which raises the question? How does Lexington know these things. From talking with his liberal friends?
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