One good thing about my wifi being out is i got to do some reading of books.
I have been wanting to read The Iron Heel by Jack London, again.
If you havent heard of this book, it may be because Jack does a much better job of explaining oligarchical socialism than George Orwell does with Goldstein's character in 1984.
If you are seeking insight into the ruling elites and how they function you wont be wasting your time reading this one.
The story opens with Ernest Everhart attending a dinner of the well to do.
It progresses through characters close to Ernest learning first hand the truth of what Ernest has told them about how the oligarchy operates.
You will have to read it yourself to find out how it ends.