text: what does "an arrogant, elitist, left wing agenda" mean.? this phrase was used in an article about the new york times publishing news about terrorist financing.  i'm not up on political jargon, it means that the editor of the times showed his arrogance by ignoring the laws of the land.  he published information during a time of war that will aid enemies of this country.  he is an elitist as he believes that the press is above the law and can do whatever they want, regardless of the implications on us.  the left wing agenda is the propensity for this type of thing to happen again and again, led by the left-wing media of this country.