The crux of the strength of America was a strong middle class - you want the majority of the populace to be fairly robust as they are the majority...they set the tone for buying, which is why the country did well. Because the vast portion of the populace could consume well as they were 'doing well'. The departure from this mentality has led us to where we are. While the notion that 'the millionaire might be better than us, the masses' did exist, it wasn't manifested in the way it is now.
You didn't really read any of that so I leave you with - Go Broncos.