You described the thoughts of the rich or former rich very well. And this is where the political power resides in this country. But it doesn't explain the insanity of the bulk of tRump's base, which statistics show are not wealthy and never will be. For them, their support of America's end days appear to be based primarily on racism. A similar concept to the wealth narrative, as White racists hate the idea of their race-based advantages being overtaken by people they consider inferior.