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(neologism, politics) A small group of ultrawealthy men who exert inordinate control or influence within a political structure, particularly while espousing views regarded as anti-democratic, technofascist, and masculinist.

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US Diplomats Are Pressuring Small African Countries. The Goal: Get Business for Elon Musk. (www.propublica.org)
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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/64024099

Reporting Highlights

  • “Maximum Pressure”: The State Department conducted a monthslong campaign to push a small African country to help Musk’s satellite internet company, records and interviews show.
  • “Ram This Through”: Working closely with executives at Starlink, the U.S. government has made a global push to help expand Musk’s business empire in the developing world.
  • “Crony Capitalism”: Diplomats said the events were an alarming departure from standard practice — because of both the tactics used and the person who would benefit most from them.
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[–] harrys_balzac 2 points 1 month ago

Waiting to find out which country and when they signed on to Chinas initiative.