I agree that this is exactly what most of them are doing. The part I can't understand is that they must have children and grandchildren too, and how can they not care what kind of country they'll be leaving to their descendents? It's mind-boggling.
Well, for the most part, we are not dealing with ethical, honest people here so whatever they do is bound to be mind-boggling. IMO they just live for the moment and gamble that their wealth and power will insulate their family from any ensuing civil mayhem. Some I'm convinced, don't care at all about their children’s future.