[Hemingway's Ghost]

Rules and regulations. That's what they buy. Oh, and a workforce that understands why the rich are bad, why minorities (except fiscal minorities) are oppressed, and why sexual freedom is the most important freedom of all. Of course they may not be able to read, write, or do arithmetic; but priorities are priorities.

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It's an interesting theoretical question, though, because one would think the rich would get something in turn for their treasure. Otherwise, they certainly have the means to alter the system.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

That's just it. They do not have the means to alter the system because they are a minority -- a hated minority.