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What does it mean?
A satirical comparison suggests frequent attacks on elites mirror the speaker's own behavior.
In plain terms
Frequent attacks on elites seem ironic given the speaker's habits.
What can you take from it?
Criticism often reflects the critic.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • media commentary
  • public speech

Putting it to work

  • recognize bias
  • question assumptions

Questions to consider

  • Who judges who?
  • What is hypocrisy?

Another view

Satire may obscure real issues.

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