on an intellectual elite

it's true that not everyone is a leader. and it's further apparent that 'the masses' are not able to see the 'big picture' much of the time.

but the funny thing is if there is an 'intellectual elite' then I am one of them. if people need to be shepherded by someone who can see the bigger picture and understand the burdens of leadership, I am one of them. I scored in the top 4% of their little tests. I read their 'internal memos', if you will. I understand what they think they're doing and their reasons why.

for all intents and purposes, we are equals. but it seems we look on 'the masses' from a completely different perspective. while they see them as 'useless eaters' and/or cattle, I think theirs is the lifestyle that is to be envied. I think that all the little things that a 'regular person' concerns himself with throughout the day are the true pinnacle of humanity's calling.

a man (and woman) should be concerned about his walk with God, his family, his friends. he should be worried about making an honest living and living peacably with his neighbors throughout his days.

We the elite are burdened, not priviledged, with the gifts of insight and intelligence. If we are smarter, wiser, or more farsighted than our fellow man, it is our solemn duty to see to it that we are using said intellect to keep mankind in the best condition possible, so that the average man can continue to worry about the above listed things.

It is not everyone's calling to concern himself with the fate of nations. It is not a flaw in character to raise a good family without time to think about the fate of the world.

If we are called to these things at the expense of the 'normal' life, it does not make us 'better' or 'masters' of the common man. It is our duty only to serve.

Mankind is the most valuable resource on the planet, and it needs to be conserved and protected before all other earthly interests. This is why plans by today's intellectual elite to 'cull the herd' of mankind are so very barbaric, in direct contradiction to the goal towards which intellect should be striving.