Is it possible to show that we are currently in a state of oligarchy as defined here : a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.?

My thesis is that the oligarchs are the billionaire owners of public companies.

Is it possible to show that we are currently in a state of oligarchy as defined here : a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.?

My thesis is that the oligarchs are the billionaire owners of public companies.

Multiplying someone's good idea:
"To help make connections: name 5-7 things that interest you but aren't in your profile, as tags so they are searchable. Then boost this post or repeat its instructions so others know to do the same."





Multiplying someone's good idea:
"To help make connections: name 5-7 things that interest you but aren't in your profile, as tags so they are searchable. Then boost this post or repeat its instructions so others know to do the same."




(specifically MN USA)



I am curious whether acquiring a reputation like the NYT biases people in taking every opinion the paper publishes as incontrovertible truth?

@Curare hahaha … a sleeping cat in whatever pose is the best calm therapy a human can get.

@_JAStockdale welcome Jessica. Hope to be introduced to some philosophical discussions if you do that in your spare time.

Hello all, quick intro based on what’s on to of the mind lately.
Like reading, into advaita vedantism for now, software dev for years and years, like solitary walks in the mountains, play some sports and enjoy trying out new vegetarian recipes.
I don’t fit in any box (not yet anyways) and don’t expect anybody else does either.
Unfortunately my interests keep changing:-)

@trinsec and o yeah - with a name like qoto which suits me perfectly I am glad to be here.

@trinsec thank you. I am here for good now because…no let’s leave the past behind beyond that AOC getting her Twitter account smashed was the final straw.

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