Patriarchy, at least as I used it in this context, refers not only to a social structure but as a historical rule of and preference for men. It's used in the common, modern and capitalized sense The Patriarchy to refer to a "good old boys club". Patriarchy has everything to do with Trump "grabbing women by the pussy" and getting away with it, the fact that his cabinet and lawmaking is decidedly anti-female (Patriarchy thrives on the subjugation of women's wishes, voices, autonomy..), his bullying (Patriarchy pits men against one another in a dog-eat dog, macho, "Alpha" paradigm).. While yes he is a part of the oligarchy, he is undoubtedly also a vestige of the antiquated structure of Patriarchy as well (and benefiting heavily).
That's all.
Suggestion:
Replace Patriarchy with Misogyny...
Suggestion:
We all live within specific contexts in place and time. Take a look at the experience of women, both of whom are trying to convey something very specific and experienced-based about the nature of Patriarchy.
As a person who studies etymology and has read Tolkein and studying words and other languages, I have no doubt about the root of the word patriarchy, in fact I am well aware of its foundational meaning.
However, through all of your verbose responses, you've continually bypassed anything trucklife or I have said around our contextual awareness of the use of the word.
Though misogyny is intimately tied up with modern-day Patriarchy, I am not confusing the two.
Lesson:
Listen to women. Believe women. Heed our experiences. See us.