ironically, I think Andre in this scene embodies the same values he's railing against. This is exactly the mindset of reactionary boomers who were liberal in the 60s and turned into Reaganites by the 80s
Michael WarburtonThis Film often has the piss taken out of it for being a rather sedentary piece about 2 people just talking a lot — BUT — it has one of the most brilliantly prescient monologues in the history of Movies imho. MY DINNER WITH ANDRE (1981) Have a listen.