so, the upper middle class are hypocrites and the cause of inequality in or society.  maybe so, but in all nations, countries, societies there are classes.  but in America because of the American dream, people can start at the bottom and in a lifetime reach the top rung; there are numerous examples of this, more so than any other country.  true, there will always be the poor, homeless, etc. but that is a given; not all people have the same desires or abilities.  however, through government we can help the needy live a better life, ie healthcare, low-income housing, food stamps, etc.  but, the repubs are the ones that are preventing these programs and only favor the rich and ultra rich.