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applegrove

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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.

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Musk: [View all] 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