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Who says meritocracy says oligarchy.

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Chris Hayes
American - Journalist
Born: February 28, 1979

Those who are able to climb up the ladder will find ways to pull it up after them, or selectively lower it down to allow their friends, allies, and kin to scramble up. In other words: 'Who says meritocracy says oligarchy.'

Chris Hayes

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