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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 27 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Hoarders don't take things from others (not explicitly). So this term is too kind, and inaccurate.

They are stealing from us, folks. They're fucking criminals.

[–] OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I like "Robber Barrons". I just wish it didn't sound so cool.

[–] rockerface@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Following the people from another comment thread - oligarchs. It might sound post-Soviet and old-fashioned to some, but it is a rather apt description - the power of few, if you translate literally