I'd say that goes all the way to the top, and "get a revenge on their meaningless life by using the only relevant element they have: their power" holds true rig

I'd say that goes all the way to the top, and "get a revenge on their meaningless life by using the only relevant element they have: their power" holds true right to the zenith of current power structures. Which is not to disagree, or to take away from the fact that in the end, there's rarely abusers who aren't also victims. Just beating on them, whether poor goons or rich goons, doesn't help. Nor does just pleading. Respectfully establishing boundaries does, but that requires cooperation of all the environment.