Capitalism has long since embedded itself as a cult of money, which is why it makes debates around it so difficult because people believe they are the Golden Child simply disenfranchised by people refusing to let Capitalism grace them. It's evolved from the 'temporarily embarrassed billionaire' part to just outright worship of billionaires though.

Unfortunately I think by the time people recognize the emperor having no clothes it'll be too late and we'll all suffer for it.