/lit/ - Literature

>>10057721
>be the Oxford-educated former leader of the modern Roman Empire
>have unprecedented access to cultural resources from across the planet
>possess unique understanding of geopolitics, history, corruption, warfare, diplomacy, economics, the media, and basically every facet of statecraft and power
>live a remarkable rags to riches life brimming with incredible experiences 99% of humanity will never know
>sit down to produce your first novel
>end up writing a very long episode of 24 with James Patterson
What a retarded world

>>9980312
>Americans
An aristocracy is associated with family wealth but it's not a requirement

After a certain point your behavior, culture, and ancestry are really more important that the amount of money in your wallet

An aristocrat could be financially ruined but will still carry sensibilities and general social excellence that the proles and middle class lack the intelligence and culture to access

America doesn't have an aristocracy because it doesn't have a history, racial identity, or high culture. It has vulgar Jews, technocrats, an upper middle class, and mongrel new money