In the midst of their feverish fight for the presidency, politicians love to decry the “war on the middle class” and suggest that ordinary Americans face bitter hard-times. In this context, it’s ironic that the Democrats most recently debated in Las Vegas – which draws more than 39 million visitors a year, 87% of them American. Most of these Sin City thrill-seekers are solidly middle class; only 24% boast household income above $100,000. Yet they manage to spend an average per trip of $652 on gambling, $261 on food and drink, and $141 on shows. Meanwhile, even more Americans—45 million – visit Orlando and its theme parks in a year, and those mostly Disney-bound tourists boast an average household income of $73,000. Sure, the middle class feels pinched with the scary price of gas, medical care and college tuition, but considering our ongoing investment in pricey vacations or regular restaurant meals, some of the whining may be inappropriate.