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In reply to the discussion: Nina Turner just called Mike Bloomberg an oligarch on MSNBC [View all]Doremus
(7,261 posts)59. Definition
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/oligarch
oligarch
Pronunciation /ˈäləˌɡärk/ /ˈɑləˌɡɑrk/
noun
1A ruler in an oligarchy.
2(especially in Russia) a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence.
Sounds like she used the term accurately, especially given Bloomberg's recent large donation to the DNC and their recent rule change in his favor.
oligarch
Pronunciation /ˈäləˌɡärk/ /ˈɑləˌɡɑrk/
noun
1A ruler in an oligarchy.
2(especially in Russia) a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence.
Sounds like she used the term accurately, especially given Bloomberg's recent large donation to the DNC and their recent rule change in his favor.
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And he's not just sitting on the money, he's spending it to try and be president!
DanTex
Feb 2020
#20
I hope the Bernie people don't piss Bloomberg off so much that he reneges on his
Mike 03
Feb 2020
#12
Bloomberg is America's 8th richest man spending 100's of Millions on political influence.
Aaron Pereira
Feb 2020
#47