by user 216.14.198.113 Conservative politicians and commentators often critise the opinions of the so called 'intelligensia'. They use this term to define a left-leaning group of academics, journalists and other professionals who are outspoken critics of conservative policies such as the Iraq war and are wary of what they see as the increased influence of the Christian Right in countries such as America and Australia. __NOEDITSECTION__ From The Opinion Wiki, a Wikia wiki. From The Opinion Wiki, a Wikia wiki.