I wanted to recheck my own conception, and while what he says is an intuitive part of the American psyche I would like to advocate a dissenting account.

Ambiguous unnamed faceless special interest groups, not singularly powerful individuals are in actuality the greatest threat among the American people.

You are under duress and are being looted by a fraction of society you don’t even acknowledge exists among you.

The modern western “oligarchs” are only manifestations of our collective psychology in individuals with greater means. Sure, their recklessness and specific interests may too be concerning.