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Rich = ability to live well through smart planning. These individuals are able to work the system to their advantage. I classify rich as the top 0.5% of Americans. There's emphasis on assets instead of income.

Middle class = everyone who is not poor or rich

Poor = have trouble finding water, food, and shelter

Naturally, since you can't squeeze the poor for taxes, and the rich can defer income or rely on favorably-taxed assets, the government must stick it to the middle class.