When walking across campus on Friday, I saw an ad for a frat, one that encouraged people to join. The frat proclaimed itself the “ruling elite” of Davis, with “ruling elite” in script.
I’m uncertain that the frat knows what elite really means. To be elite means you don’t advertise. To be elite means that you rule quietly, yet powerfully. To be elite means that your numbers are small, intentionally.
I know of a small group in Davis where membership is by invitation only. It gives sizable donations to independent film producers. It doesn’t charge for membership, but relies on donations of fine wine, cheese, and chocolate. Its weekly meetings are quiet, unknown to the general public, and held in a building without a sign (you have to know where to go). This group is so elite that some people have fled–they want to be members, but find the members themselves intimidating.
I won’t name the group for privacy’s sake.
i may or may not be a member of said elite group. i’d tell you, but then we’d have to ritually sacrifice you.