Hey, this is the American way. Survival of the fittest measured in who has the most power(wealth). The industrial barons of the late 1800's built their wealth on this principle. Should we say shame on elite conservatives if they are unable, unwilling, or in collusion with others of wealth not to play this game? Yes a little sarcasm in these words, but what did the Founding Fathers mean when they wrote the words "We The People"? All of the people or just the landed, wealthy, educated people of the time?
Guess it goes back to the golden rule:
“He who has the gold, makes the rules”.
Unfortunately, that only get’s them so far. Once the peasants learn how to fight off the king’s men, all bets are off. May the best side win. An ounce of knowledge is worth a ton of gold.