What you said is true, plus the more an individual has their own assets, the more they might think for themselves and act more conservatively. The destruction of the middle class is a necessary step for the fantasy revolution that is the Marxist dream.
They own two homes (a single family and a duplex) and a small plane, but they do not have a TV. They are very budget conscious - they make big expenditures, but only when it supports their goals.
My only frustration was that they were very a-political, but I was pleasantly surprised at the midterms. I was tempted to lecture them on their responsibilities, but I held my tongue.
On the morning of the election, my daughter sent me a text that said, "Just in case you were wondering, we both voted for Scott Walker this morning." Paying all those property taxes apparently opened their eyes.