Cronyism
Partiality to friends, expressed by appointment of them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications.
Through Cronyism Dick Cheney became vice president
Cronyism by GentleNeal August 7, 2011
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Cronyism
Cronyism is what replaced capitalism and cannot be used together as that would be an oxymoron. Cronyists use lobbyists to get the government to file antitrust violations against competitors. That leaves us with, 'the aristocracy of pull.'
Cronyism by Spiderwilliams February 28, 2021
Cronyism
The act of favouring clowns and Yes-Men. Cronyism usually allows people to climb into positions of power and leadership by narcissists who pull their strings.
Cronyism by ChainReaction February 21, 2026
rogue cronyism
A faction of friends and associates, unqualified and unprofessional, that are no longer obedient or controllable
That group of managers is showing signs of "rogue cronyism" and must be stopped before it gets out of hand
rogue cronyism by Lester Burnum August 11, 2007
Activistic Cronyism
The use of social, political, or environmental activism as a cover to reward allies, friends, or insiders, rather than to achieve genuine reform.
“Their diversity initiative was just activistic cronyism — top jobs went to the same insiders with a fresh PR spin.”
“That senator’s climate task force is activistic cronyism at its finest; it’s packed with donors and lobbyists who profit from the policies.”
“The charity claimed to fight inequality, but their funding choices screamed activistic cronyism — friends of the board got all the grants.”
“That senator’s climate task force is activistic cronyism at its finest; it’s packed with donors and lobbyists who profit from the policies.”
“The charity claimed to fight inequality, but their funding choices screamed activistic cronyism — friends of the board got all the grants.”
Activistic Cronyism by readabook102938 August 12, 2025
Crony Legal Systems / Legal Cronyism / Crony Law / Law Cronyism
Interchangeable terms describing a legal regime where the application of the law is systematically distorted to benefit a connected network of insiders—politicians, their donors, corporate allies, and oligarchs. Justice becomes a function of political loyalty and financial influence. Laws are written vaguely to allow selective enforcement, prosecution is weaponized against opponents, and regulatory capture is the norm. It is rule by law for the people, and rule without law for the cronies.
Example: A mining company owned by a senator's brother receives a waived environmental impact assessment, while a small competitor is bankrupted by relentless inspections and fines for minor violations. This is Legal Cronyism. The same environmental laws exist on the books, but they function as a shield for the powerful and a sword against the weak. Crony Legal Systems / Legal Cronyism / Crony Law / Law Cronyism
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cronaism by boom.boom.0 February 23, 2021
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