All Hail the Hipocracy

I’ve heard the new regime occupying the people’s house called many things. Whether it’s kakistocracy, or aristocracy, or oligarchy, I think there’s one simpler made-up term that covers it better.

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Sep 20, 2025
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I’ve heard the new regime occupying the people’s house called many things. Whether it’s kakistocracy, or aristocracy, or oligarchy, I think there’s one simpler made-up term that covers it better: hipocracy. I submit to you this new term and its definition:

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