I don't see the contradiction between what I said and what you said. Most people in this country, let alone around the world, aren't wealthy. Most of the "middl

I don't see the contradiction between what I said and what you said. Most people in this country, let alone around the world, aren't wealthy. Most of the "middle class", as used in contemporary American political rhetoric, are poor. Just because tech employees aren't generally wondering where their next meal (or even next few rent checks) will come from doesn't mean they're wealthy. The levels of income we're talking about for tech employees, especially in the SF area but also in most places in the US, will still force you to continue working for a salary for your entire adult life (until retirement age) or else eventually starve. You never get to the point where you can just quit. That's the distinction between us and Zuckerberg that comparing us to somebody making $50k doesn't expose: like them, we have to work and will probably never be anything more than comfortable with some luxuries. We're all proletariat - maybe bordering on petit bourgeoisie at the upper end, but still working for our money rather than having our money work for us.