The affluent live in growing isolation from other Americans, which makes it harder for them to imagine themselves as members of a broader community. Their companies derive a growing share of profits from other countries, which makes it easier to ignore the welfare of American consumers.

Excellent job completely disproving your thesis here, NYTimes

Yeah, the rich have completely divorced their ability to accumulate Capital and live decent lives from the material conditions of American worker. They should totally care anyway, though, because of historical arguments that we just said are no longer valid.