When Elon Musk confessed that he was in a “goblin mood” a few weeks ago, most of us probably didn’t expect that his temper tantrum would lead to his purchasing one of the world’s most important social media platforms. But when our oligarchs decide they want something, they usually get it. Similarly, when they decide to get rid of things they don’t want — like fair wages, union rights, environmental protections, or democracy — they also get their way.
