Some disagree.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;mises.org&#x2F;library&#x2F;100-years-myths-about-standard-oil" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;mises.org&#x2F;library&#x2F;100-years-myths-about-standard-oil</a><p>Crony capitalism is not at all &quot;capitalism&quot;. It is an beast created by the state, through military spending, stimulation, infrastructure or the means of social wellfare.  The more &quot;militaristic&quot; or &quot;social&quot; a government becomes the more leaches appear.