Foxy,

You have more chance of getting blood out of a stone.

Hasbeen,

You spoke about "aristocracy" in American politics.

The Kennedys, The Bushs, The Clintons and their dashed
hopes - Americans are not strangers to political
dynasties. However, Donald Trump Jr, and Ivanka are the
ones vying for their father's job in 2024.

Mr O,

I may not be able to get any blood - but hopefully
I shall be able to get some salt water.

Hi Foxy,

I might be arguing from a prospective that is not that clear. Both Trump and Biden as well as the Obama's, Clinton's and Bushes and many before them Kennedy, Roosevelt etc etc, have the commonality in that they all came from, and are/were part of the Meritocracy. In power these people surround themselves with others like themselves, not that they have a choice, as the system does not afford choice. Like Aristocrats, this group is exclusive, these people become the "best and brightest" not through some kind of equality of competitiveness with all others, but in most instances through birth. Society can only have the "best and the brightest" only if those people have achieved that status through equality, not through some unearned dubious merit.

Imagine how better off society would be if equality in education, and opportunity was afforded to all, the "best and brightest" would truly be the best and brightest.

Kindly explain the differences ..
Foxy,
If you can't already see that difference then no amount of explaining can make you see !

Foxy,
Actually, a way of explaining would be a comparison between a first year apprentice & a fully qualified tradesperson.
The difference being that the Academics I'm on about are permanent first year ! I hope that helps.