What do you think he's accomplished? He spoke to both sides of the dispute in Israel and supported human rights. He only got to do the former because he was elected to a high position (as a dark horse) and anyone would do the second. Being elected by a select group of bishops and cardinals isn't much of an accomplishment to me. In fact I'd say being elected by millions is much harder.
I've been elected to the executive committee of the state of California Libertarian Party. Not much of an accomplishment, but I was elected by more people than him.
Also, I haven't been living with servants catering to my every desire. I haven't been coddled, and cared for. I've actually had to earn a living instead of living in luxury at the expense of others and I've also supported others. I've travelled to more countries than he has and I speak the same number of languages he did.
So in answer to your question, I'd say yes I am that egalitarian. If anything, I'd say I'm more accomplished because I've worked for everything I have.
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- George Carlin
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