This is not new. The best part of America is: it really is one of the last places on Earth you can be dealt a crappier hand and still prosper. The gap between rich and poor has been growing since the 70's and peaked just before Recession. But now, the richest Americans are back operating in a free market capitalist society. Like it or not. Vote left or right, this will continue.
I am not a lifelong Republican. But with that being said the pure fundamentals of the Democratic Party have shifted to far left. I believe that, in an achievement based society some level of income inequality is both inevitable and desirable, as encouragement to those who contribute most to our economic prosperity. Fundamentally, Government’s role should not be to rig the game in favor of “the haves” but to make sure “the have-nots” are given a fair shot. And it try's to do this every 4 to 8 years. Yet, what has changed?! Nothing. Democrats who vote Democrat remain poor or stagnant. Liberal elite is Hollywood, Republican elite is corporate. It's always been this way. And Republicans who vote Republican sit on assets and practice conservative ways. Why are they vilified? Are you saying if you came from money and made even more money you would become the world's biggest philanthropist? And just give it away to the "working man?"
I assure you Fred S is not waging psychological warfare on you. If you are being told you are not making numbers, it is simply because it's the truth. In reality, brainwashing exists. But it's harder to do so to adults. I applaud you for voicing your opinion. And with that being said, I will also refute and go against the grain of the complaints in this forum.
