In other words, social and environmental issues are a hobby of the super-rich, and the public be damned.
Rush argued the other day, distinguishing between wealth and income.
Those with large wealth but relatively small incomes worry less about tax rates.
Those with large incomes relative to wealth worry more about tax rates.
At the same time, I believe, as the writer indicates, that for many of the high income or high wealth class, engaging in liberal politics is fashionable and a lifestyle choice.
Not sure that how this explains Buffett, who is by initial impressions a conservative by nature.