Why do oligarchs pillage their own nations, bleeding them dry in pursuit of unrelenting greed, only to send their wives, mistresses, and children to the comfort and safety of Western countries? With their vast fortunes, they could cultivate centers of excellence—investing in science, technology, the arts, and intellectual discourse—transforming their homelands into thriving, enlightened societies. Instead, they hoard wealth, stifle progress, and leave their people in stagnation, while their own families enjoy the very freedoms and opportunities they deny others.
Why do oligarchs pillage their own nations, bleeding them dry in pursuit of unrelenting greed, only to send their wives, mistresses, and children to the comfort and safety of Western countries? With their vast fortunes, they could cultivate centers of excellence—investing in science, technology, the arts, and intellectual discourse—transforming their homelands into thriving, enlightened societies. Instead, they hoard wealth, stifle progress, and leave their people in stagnation, while their own families enjoy the very freedoms and opportunities they deny others.