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What Next: The American Oligarch Class

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Fascination and Repulsion Towards Russian Oligarchs

This chapter discusses the allure and disgust news anchors felt towards Russian oligarchs and their opulent yachts, highlighting the extravagant wealth and questionable taste. It then transitions to a conversation about American oligarchy and its importance as a domestic issue, exploring the origin and evolution of the term 'oligarch' and its association with wealth and power.

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