Collusion between politicians, oligarchs and the media is widespread. As President, Putin launched a campaign against corrupt oligarchs and economic mismanagement. Both camps demand the conviction of corrupt oligarchs and early elections. Class struggle intensified as landowners turned to counterrevolutionary organisations and local oligarchs. In 447 BC the oligarchs of Thebes conspired against the democratic faction. Many Russians consider these infamous "oligarchs" to be thieves. However, they are owned by oligarchs who openly support the government. The spa welcomed several members of government and also Russian oligarchs. The rationale behind this practice was to avoid lobbying and electioneering by economic oligarchs. Sulla's coup resulted in a major victory for the oligarchs. Gaius fled, but he was also probably murdered by the oligarchs. Poroshenko promised that he will fight against the Ukrainian oligarchs. Many of his works are being bought by Russian oligarchs. He suspected Johnson's ties with southern oligarchs. In Megara, Theagenes had come to power as an enemy of the local oligarchs.