Miss C did bring up a very salient phenomenon amongst the vast majority of liberals, and yes, some on the other end of the political/cultural spectrum. That is, "massive status anxiety". And it allows me to point out that our two greatest presidents, (and future one), not only did not fit this description, they eschewed the very idea.
Of course I refer to Thomas Jefferson, Ronald Reagan, (and Sarah Palin).
Kudos for sticking up for Rush. You’re a good friend.