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applegrove

(133,661 posts) Sat Jun 13, 2026, 05:07 PM Jun 13

Musk:

The destruction that Elon and Trump caused and are still causing with their DOGE policies is disgusting.

#ResistTrump
— The Democratic Coalition (@thedemcoalition.bsky.social) 2026-06-13T21:00:11.140776994Z

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Musk: (Original Post) applegrove Jun 13 OP

It's called "meritocracy". Midnight Writer Jun 13 #1

Meritocracy it is not. Musk is a rich kid. Trump is a nepo baby. applegrove Jun 13 #2

Kleptocracy littlemissmartypants Jun 13 #5

A wise man once noted that human stupidity is the world's most destructive weapon peppertree Jun 13 #3

Trump - 2nd best con man... lame54 Jun 13 #4

All I can come up with is a single one-syllable word, calimary Jun 13 #6

Midnight Writer

(25,960 posts)

1. It's called "meritocracy".

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 05:14 PM

Jun 13

If you're born into money and have a slick line of bullshit, you can become anything: Even King of America!

applegrove

(133,661 posts)

2. Meritocracy it is not. Musk is a rich kid. Trump is a nepo baby.

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:03 PM

Jun 13

Meritocracy is a social, economic, or political system where advancement, wealth, and power are distributed based on individual talent, ability, and effort rather than inherited wealth or social status. Ideally, it ensures equal opportunity and prevents discrimination based on background.Key PrinciplesOpen Competition: Roles and rewards are earned through demonstrated achievement and competitive examinations.Rejection of Nepotism: It actively rejects hereditary privilege and favoritism.

https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-bell-ca-rvc3&source=android-browser&q=meritocracy

littlemissmartypants

(35,381 posts)

5. Kleptocracy

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:56 PM

Jun 13

Actually, it's...
Kleptocracy.

Video â€“ What is a Kleptocracy?
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— (@2diamondeyes.bsky.social) 2025-03-14T12:10:13.893Z

Actually, it's...
Kleptocracy.

Video – What is a Kleptocracy?
This video, from our YouTube partner channel – Marketing Business Network, explains what ‘Kleptocracy’ means using simple and easy-to-understand language and examples.

Definition:
A government with corrupt rulers who use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their territory in order to extend their own personal wealth and political power.