Biden has warned of oligarchs taking over the country just after awarding George Soros the Presidential medal of freedom.

Some facts about Soros.

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It seems strange to award a medal to someone you have just warned the people about.

It depends on whether you’re after the echo chamber answer or the real one.

I’ll give you as close to a real response as I can.

The short answer is no, George Soros is not an oligarch, though there is some overlap.

An "oligarch" typically describes someone who wields disproportionate power and influence, often through wealth and connections, to significantly shape political, economic, or societal systems. While Soros doesn’t fit the traditional definition—most famously associated with post-Soviet elites, there are traits that make the comparison tempting.

His vast wealth, political influence, and global reach undoubtedly mirror the hallmarks of an oligarch.

However, his commitment to transparency, focus on democratic values, lack of direct political control, and his philanthropic priorities don’t align with the standard oligarch archetype. On that basis, no, he isn’t an oligarch in any meaningful sense.

The echo chamber, however, would have you believe otherwise. There, he’s unequivocally an oligarch: a figure of unchecked wealth and power, advancing a globalist agenda, entangled with Clinton connections, and perpetually embroiled in dark conspiracies.

Go full MAGA, and the narrative escalates. Soros transforms into something far worse than an oligarch, he’s recast as evil incarnate, a global puppet master, the hidden force behind politicians, and the infamous purveyor of adrenochrome conspiracies.

As we lurch into yet another era of post-truth politics, you’re welcome to reject reality and opt for MAGA’s alternative facts if you prefer.

The choice is yours.

Oh look, Leroy's Googled headlines again.

Why don't you open up one of your articles and have a read, Leroy? Show us how many of those donations went to Republicans.

Leroy wrote on Jan 18^th, 2025 at 5:31pm:


An oligarch is, by definition, connected to an autocrat. If there are political choices, it's not an oligopoly.

Some may even call it democracy.

You?

George Soros and Sons are SPECULATORS.

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It is possible but I have insufficient data to really judge either way.

I think that it is clearly shown that there are several on the right who meet the criteria, like Musk for instance. He has clearly benefited from his political actions.

Leroy wrote on Jan 18^th, 2025 at 4:50pm:


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Yes this is true - Soros is an individual who has significant influence in democrat politics. This would qualify Soros in one leg of the requirement to be an Oligarch. The definition I prefer is the two barrel one where the required is to have influence and to amass wealth due to this influence. Your argument lacks the second requirement. Some definitions don't stress this approach.

In fact Soros does not only not show an obvious profit driver under the democrats but he in fact does financially better under the republicans. He clearly benefited under the Trump tax cuts for the wealthy and will do so again.

Dnarever wrote on Jan 18^th, 2025 at 6:53pm:


What tax gains did he make under Trump?.

Also Karnal said that Soros donated to the republicans.