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[โ€“] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Along those lines, monarchist is bad, too. The wealthy in the U.S. are notoriously touchy about being called aristocracy, and I maintain that it's because nobility not only punctures the meritocracy myth, but also carries with it the idea of noblesse oblige. They don't want any obligations to the peasants. (Won't be lauded as a great philanthropist for the dribs and drabs they give to charity, if it's expected!)

[โ€“] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, but they're not satisfied with one-party autocracy, but are at this point looking to pass it along to their next of kin, even when they're not fit for rule, leading to the Joffrey / Nero / John of England problems that arise with monarchy.

The name Heritage Foundation spills the whole plot. They want to allow their kids to inherit their legacy and secure an extremely stratified society.