I think it works on an exponential scale. The more power you get, the easier it is to become powerful.
Billionaires have reached some kind of “endgame” where they seem to have conquered every market there is to conquer so now they must keep their power. Rightists ideologies typically have a lot more control (read repression) over their populations. Combine the two with bribes and corruptions.
Astroturfing, bots and opinion control on the web are a real thing.
Theses are my conclusions, but to be honest, I’m also surprised that they are gaining this much traction when we are approaching harder climatic conditions that are now directly affecting people.
Quit my job start of this year. Thought I could start a self employed thing with a secure client but they bailed (turns out they just went with my previous employer for lower prices).