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Oh honey, an oligarchy is like a fancy word for a small group of rich and powerful people running the show. Think of it as a country club where only the elite get to make all the decisions while the rest of us peasants just have to deal with it. It's like monopoly, but instead of buying properties, they're buying power.
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