The elites have been more cosmopolitian since rocks cooled. Beyond that, the list strikes me as unduly pessimistic, and paranoid, with the paint brush so broad, that it reminds me of that celebrated modernist painter (the name of which escapes me in a senior moment) who painted broad lines of color, and the congnescenti called it art.
The problem is, they really are a meritocracy.
Anyone with any sort of talent and drive can join them and get rich. This sucks potential leaders out of the middle and lower classes, leaving them stuck at the bottom.
Capitalism is a highly successful form of economic organization, but it can have negative social consequences.
Read Michelle Malkin's: Dixie Chicks "Question Your Patriotism" http://michellemalkin.com
Money can't dodge the arms of revolt from the masses. Screw the elites. If they want to spend their money on foolish dreams, let them. Truth wins. There is way to much information for an elite to take over like Mao or Lenin.
Sounds like a bunch of Randians to me.
Anti-elitism was a driving force for the fascists and communists, that is until they got their "own" elite in charge.
Marking.
This is nothing new. Think of Ebenezer Scrouge looking through the window at the Cratchetts celebrating Christmas. The elites are always looking in the window, trying to figure out why they have so much, but are lacking everything that really matters.