"They are." Ringer isn't about to lie about it. She's only supporting Vrinak in the first place because she's trying to buy his vote and hurt his ties to Redbright. It's actually refreshing to talk to someone with opinions, not one already brainwashed into the whole cult of the supernatural superiority. "Those with wealth, status, and power will always work to maintain the status quo."
back from hiatus, feel free to handwave if you prefer