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littlemissmartypants

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5. Kleptocracy

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 06:56 PM

Jun 13

Actually, it's...
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.

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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