jimells
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To settle on the, "these people are just lazy" explanation, my god what century is this guy living in.
The same century as most Americans. This attitude of hate and fear is pervasive throughout public discourse. Fox News in the US leads the way, but it's a very large mob. Every time the Governor of Maine opens his yap, out spews vindictive bile against poor people, even though he grew up poor and abused himself. He even brags about having stolen lunch money (or something like that) from the other kids!
Since he has now won re-election, it's pretty clear that a large number of the Fine Folks of the Great State of Maine agree with his policies of making life difficult for everyone forced to accept public benefits. I have been to public meetings discussing Evil Welfare, and they are disturbing.
I don't think they were quite ready to lynch anybody, but the hate was palpable. Everyone on The Dole is a lazy drug addict driving a new Cadillac. Of course, none of the indignant citizens want their own disabled relatives kicked to the curb, just everyone else' relatives.
Hate and fear are standard tools of social control, and work best when modeled by Our Dear Leaders. Since doctors have long been near the top of the social hierarchy, they have an important role to play in disseminating the party line. Dr Forbes has certainly taken his role to heart.
If one doubts the ugliness of modern America, think on this: a majority of Americans support torture.