The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.
Okay, but what is real inconvenience for a billionaire? Some gossip? They can handle it. Does not change the system. A large-scale successful strike of their workers could hurt them more. Maybe juicy doxxing can nudge to workers turning against their billionaires?
The biggest difference between you and them is the lack of friction in everyday matters.
Constant slowdowns and difficulties and subtle loss of security has much more emotional effect on the very rich than you might expect, including oligarchs.
The best way to attack a billionaire is to inconvenience them
Okay, but what is real inconvenience for a billionaire? Some gossip? They can handle it. Does not change the system. A large-scale successful strike of their workers could hurt them more. Maybe juicy doxxing can nudge to workers turning against their billionaires?
The biggest difference between you and them is the lack of friction in everyday matters.
Constant slowdowns and difficulties and subtle loss of security has much more emotional effect on the very rich than you might expect, including oligarchs.