The New England WASPs were an incredible ruling class.
Much of the Ivy League, the NE prep schools, etc. (not to mention the Constitution itself!), reflect their patriotism, openness, generosity, thrift, far-sightedness, reverence for education, and so on.
Genuinely morn their passing from relevance.
I think it speaks to the decency of George and Barbara Bush as parents that despite Dubya and Jeb both being born with silver spoons in their mouths, both are incredibly humble and self-deprecating.
The exact opposite of a certain other President who was born into wealth.