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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Apr 19, 2014 - 02:28pm PT
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I think plutocracy is a more accurate term. Plutocracy is an oligarchy, but more specific type that says the government is ruled by the wealthy.
I'll call it either one, but I think we need to tighten up and standardize the language if there is any hope of impact.
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Apr 19, 2014 - 06:38pm PT
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The signers of the Declaration of Independence were four of the richest men in America.
Only four men signed the Declaration of Independence? Now I know where the use of multiple avatars started.
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mrtropy
Trad climber
Nor Cal
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Apr 19, 2014 - 09:19pm PT
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Thanks for posting Roughster and none of them has done as much for climbing as you have.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Apr 19, 2014 - 09:43pm PT
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Apr 20, 2014 - 12:59am PT
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The thing with oligarchy is that it is government by the few. By historical standards, there are probably more people involved in this government than any in history. Not by percentages, but straight numbers.
If you call it a plutocracy, rule by the rich and few, you get closer to identifying the true problems with the system.
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