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'The first oligarch': Russian dissident warns of 'extremely dangerous' development in U.S.


Published on 2024-12-01 15:01:28 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • America is close to having its first real oligarch, a Russian dissident
  • and former world chess champion
  • warned in an interview Sunday. Garry Kasparov, who now chairs the Renew Democracy Initiative,

The article discusses a warning from Russian dissident Leonid Nevzlin about the emergence of oligarchic tendencies in the United States, drawing parallels with Russia's political landscape. Nevzlin, who has firsthand experience with oligarchy in Russia, points out that the U.S. is witnessing an "extremely dangerous development" where wealth and power are increasingly concentrated among a few individuals, potentially undermining democratic principles. He highlights the influence of wealthy individuals in American politics, suggesting that this could lead to a system where political power is bought rather than earned through democratic processes. Nevzlin's concerns are framed within the context of recent political events and the growing influence of money in politics, urging Americans to be vigilant against the erosion of democratic norms.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/the-first-oligarch-russian-dissident-warns-of-extremely-dangerous-development-in-u-s/ar-AA1v4BNa ]
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