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In reply to the discussion: Every day I marvel at how poor and middle class Republicans vote against their self-interests [View all]Sarah Ibarruri
(21,043 posts)in an attempt to bring to the fore the difficulties encountered by the homeless, and the need to address the problems rather than sweep them under the table. The folks that did the documentary actually went out on the streets and spoke to the homeless they found.
One particular man was emaciated, his hair looked like it was falling out from either illness or malnutrition, he was very dirty, and he had almost no teeth left. He looked like he was not long for this world.
When he was asked if he received any help, he responded something to the effect that he would never want welfare, and that he didn't respect anyone who accepted welfare. Typical Repuke party line spewing.
This is precisely the sort of right wing thinking corporations and the mega-rich want the poor to have: welfare and benefits for the rich and corporations, and nothing for the rest. Just a lifetime of lowly paid work, illness and a miserable life leading to an early death.
This form of thinking is nefarious at best, and a detriment to those who believe this propaganda. Some might call it a form of mental illness.