Oligarchy FAQ
All you need to know about oligarchies
A number of people on the left, such as Bernie Sanders and AOC, have seized on the word “oligarchy” to describe what’s going on, but what is that? I’ll tell you everything you need to know.
Oligarchy Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an oligarchy?
A. Oh, man, I was hoping you wouldn’t just jump right in there.
Q. Do you know what an oligarchy is?
A. It’s a bad thing. People are complaining about it. It’s bad.
Q. Yeah, but what is it?
A. Well, let’s look at the root of the word: “oli” and “garchy.” …Or is it “olig” and “archy.”
Q. Do any of those mean anything to you?
A. No.
Q. Why are you making an FAQ if you have no idea about the subject matter?
A. Well, I suddenly saw people using the word “oligarchy” and others were like, “What is that?” And if you want traffic, you really got to jump on the zeitgeist, you know. I really need to build up this Substack as my wife wants new floors.
Q. Then you should try knowing something.
A. No, that’s not true. I see lots of absolute morons out there getting tons of engagement. Feels like I should be able to do it too.
Q. You mean like the grifters? They just get traffic based on ginning up political outrage. Or racism.
A. Yeah, you’re right! Anyway, so know who is behind oligarchy? The Jews.
Q. You’re better than this.
A. I know. But I’m tired of only middling success. I need to find a way to break out and really build an audience. And know what’s in my way? My principles.
Q. Is building traffic really worth your soul?
A. I dunno. Maybe.
Q. You know it’s not.
A. Yeah, you’re right. Anyway, I’ll google oligarchy for you.
Q. Thanks.
A. It means “a small group of people having control of a country.”
Q. Seems like an unnecessarily obscure word for that.
A. Well, Bernie Sanders and AOC must have just learned it, and now they want to use it all the time to sound smart.
Q. So, you got anything else to say about oligarchy.
A. Not really. But think about getting a paid subscription to Frank Talk. The author still has his principles, but it’s not terrible.
Q. I’ll think about it.
A. Cool.
Seems like a short-sighted move by AOC. How do you put it in a catchy chant? Oligarchy is malarkey? You can't be snarky without oligarchy?
Maybe just go with the classics "Down with oligarchy!"
I dunno. I'm not feeling it.
I've known what Oligarchy is for a long time, but that's because I played Civilization. The only problem with that game is that Christianity doesn't give you any other net benefits compared to other religions, and we all know that's false. Also it takes forever.