Group 1.
Believes in absolute free economy, borderline anarchy. They view the only role for federal government is Military and that's it. Everything else should be handled by the State governments. They believe, erroneously, that the playing field is level enough and anyone can get ahead. If you don't its because you are either not smart enough or don't want to work hard enough. Often use the system they fight against for their benefit.
Group 2.
Believes their tax dollars are being siphoned to support people who otherwise could support themselves. Majority of the time thinks "short term ramifications" as in, "I'm fine, my neighbor is fine, why do we need another government program". Lives and reminiscences of the "good ol'e days" and thinks they can return despite serious structural economic change since then. Often is prone to outrage by "media outlets" that show one person taking advantage of the system and think the solution is collective punishment. Media outlets often funded by Group 1.
Group 3.
Religious Nut Jobs. People who erroneously believe their faith is being persecuted by the government and the GOP is the savior to stop it. Often believe the USA is an Xtian nation that tolerates other faiths. Also has conditions of a conflicted mind in opposition. For example, cheer on anti-abortion legislation, but, don't champion more money for adoption, sex education, etc. that would one, prevent the unwanted pregnancy in the first place or two, allow someone to think their child will be well taken care of if given up. This group also prioritizes questionable Christian values (as in they may be nothing more than Dark Age beliefs not rooted in the Bible adequately) while ignoring obvious values that were championed (i.e. taking care of the poor, sick, etc.). Elements of prosperity gospel is infecting this group considerably.
Group 4.
Racists. Main concern is to make it harder on anyone else that is not white. Even if they are on welfare and vote for a candidate that cuts it, they take solace in knowing minorities take the hit to. Also justify the economic loss thinking they are part of the "club" and can offset it via white privilege (To a certain point, yes, but are considered nothing more than white trash by the other groups). Often blame minorities for all their problems and think if they were gone then white people will fill the void and grow in wealth.
Group 5.
The dieing breed. Limited economic government believers who believe the government does have a role not just in military defense, but also fester economic growth and guard some social welfare. Believes it should only get involved when its clear the market isn't working or use methods that incentivize private markets to act. Many have since become the "centrist" wing of the Democratic Party.
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