> It's essentially the only sensible way in which the rich are clearly different from the middle class these days

So it's private jet or you're middle class? That's a ludicrous statement, really.

You conveniently forget the universe of luxury amenities that wealth grants you, and more importantly the power you get as a consequence. Being able to move fast on private jets is just a small fraction of the benefits.

The're still immune to most laws and taxes... then they'd be gods without wings.

Isn’t that just a Demi god? Sounds like a demotion in status… although I’m not against it.

Not sure if this is mean ironically, but I honestly don't see what's wrong with it either. Highlighting the consumption choices of the very wealthy mostly come off as lazy outrage bait to me. If society decided their wealth was gained in some illicit way, that surely is the issue to be addressed, not wether they spend it on flights, yachts or mansions.