Would you still feel that way, about the very first part, if I was to remind you that some of the Russian oligarchs were crime bosses who took power and wealth by force?

Admittedly, it doesn't have the hereditary rule part but that, for me, would simple fall under "the difference is the passage of time." I see it much like the difference between a cult and a religion.

[–] herrcaptain@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

Very fair point. And just to clarify, I loathe them all about equally regardless of how they obtained their wealth/power or what country they're from.