[recursive]

Sounds like a tension between what is and what should be.

As it stands now, it seems like there are ways other to make lots of money other than merit. Is that an argument against meritocracy? It sounds like it's the opposite to me.

[brnt]

The loudest proponents of meritocracy tend to be the ones that have none but simply wish to use their capital for their private lackey class unimpeded. It's a bit of a dog whistle.