The Triumph of Hope over Self-Interest

In this story The Triumph of Hope over Self-Interest. David Brooks writes about current affairs and politics. He states the question, Why don't people vote their own self-interest? He answers that question under the following headings. 1 People vote their aspirations. 2. Income resentment is not a strong emotion im much of America. 3. Many Americans admire the rich. 4. Americans resent social inequality more than income inequality. 5. Most Americans do not have Marxiam categories in their heads.