Animosity towards the merchant class has been around for centuries. Why? The goal of making a profit is quite obviously a self-serving motive. Other occupations, while equally self-serving, are better able to hide their motives.

Beware the person who is on a hot streak.

We should worry about our own souls first and trust in God's plan for others.

We are destroying capitalism to pay for socialism.

The government endangers us with our own money.

Young atheists abound, but old atheists are rare.

Inflation makes the wealthiest people richer and the masses poorer.