I believe it was Jordan Peterson that said something I like about the radical left. It was along the lines of, the left never really liked the poor. They just hated the rich. They feign compassion for those in need, as leverage against the rich.

In the end it comes down to hierarchy. Those at the bottom of hierarchy are always going to be looking for ways to topple those at the top and put themselves in the position of power.

I think that is why I love Peterson's lectures so much, as it breaks down this stuff from the abstract to the personal. We are hierarchical creatures by nature. Accepting and understanding this can open our eyes to what others are trying to do when they undermine us. It's a battle for dominance in the hierarchy.