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Also "parasite". (lemmy.world)

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[–] OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I like "Robber Barrons". I just wish it didn't sound so cool.

[–] rockerface@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Following the people from another comment thread - oligarchs. It might sound post-Soviet and old-fashioned to some, but it is a rather apt description - the power of few, if you translate literally