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Broligarchy Watch

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(neologism, politics) A small group of ultrawealthy men who exert inordinate control or influence within a political structure, particularly while espousing views regarded as anti-democratic, technofascist, and masculinist.

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[–] brightandshinyobject@lemmy.world 37 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

The question I keep asking my conservative family is, "When do we start to be concerned, at what point do we call them Nazis?"

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 31 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

It's scary to think this kind of conversation is very similar to ones people had in 1930s Germany. Some people realised it was all going downhill quite early, some never admitted it was happening at all.

[–] Legendsofanus@lemm.ee 6 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Wasn't it like mandatory at some point to salute everyone you met in Germany, a simple walk from office to the bathroom was exhausting

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

I hurt my shoulder ( >ω●) and now it's in a sling

So if you don't have a sling on hand...