Quite true. However, down thru history wealth generally grew out of power rather than power out of wealth.
Only with the development of modern capitalistic rule of law societies did it become even possible for families to accumulate multi-generational wealth without the direct political power needed to protect it.
Much of the history of the Left can be seen as a desire to return to that paradigm. They want the power so they can control and reap the benefits of the wealth.
Many attempt by business to influence government can be seen as easily as extortion by politicians as bribery by business.
Yep, the parasites versus the producers. Except being morally corrupt, the parasites don’t know when to stop and end up destroying everything.
Earning money is like drinking fresh water. Parasitizing money is like drinking salt water. Two very different effects on the human soul.