There's A Reason Americans Pass By Homeless People In The Street Without A Second Glance

[liberalmike27]

68. Been Saying That For Years

People believe what they want (about anything) to assuage their consciences, to make it all right for them to keep on, and not do anything. Like the quote from a blog

"I don't want my tax-money going to some lazy, good-for-nothing bum." Belief that follows is, everyone on government assistance is a lazy, good-for-nothing bum. And surely there are a few people who are, and who've made bad choices. There are certainly more who've worked hard, tried to "get a job," as they say, and simply have not been able to get one. A lot have a job, but it doesn't pay enough per hour, or work enough hours, like Wal*Mart's full-time of 28 hours.

SUVs, people drive them, it snows, they say "See, no global warming." Then not another thought occurs to them as they drive 100 miles round-trip in a vehicle that is like bathroom-sized, spending over twice as much in gas. Usually they are aware their parents did it in a smaller vehicle. But no matter--people are there on the media to tell them "No worries, do what you want."

There are a number of other examples--but it isn't important as much as someone just know what it is about, as then you can spot it--and point it out when you hear it. And by the way, let's not discount the media that puts these ideas, these comfortable little lies into their heads. Truth is, a lot of the people who believe this kind of thing aren't really smart enough to figure it out on their own. They are like the Obama anti-gun protestors, when asked what exactly Obama has done (nothing, in fact he's increased gun rights), they have no idea. Not a clue.