> Priorities I guess

It's more that the ultra-riches' money opens doors, enabling them to influence the public's perception of reality. Never mind 'think tanks', lobbying, lining politicians pockets to have them ignore the public's interests. Clip free speech here & there, or hammer critics with legal threats or troll armies. Maaany tools in the box when money is no object.

After a while this trickles down & promotes an environment where people really don't care about others' suffering. America first! Oh my, gas prices jumped! Groceries went up! Who cares about HIV infected babies in Africa.