Comment by mrguyorama

People with immense wealth, connections, influence, and power demonstrably struggle to not surround themselves with people who only say what the powerful person already wants to hear regardless of reality.

Putin didn't think Russia could take Ukraine in 3 days with literal celebration by the populace because he only works with honest folks for example.

Rich people get disconnected from reality because people who insist on speaking truth and reality around them tend to stop getting invited to the influence peddling sessions.