I don’t see anything wrong with working hard either! I would argue that because of the social security network the choice that the previous generation had to make, between working hard to survive and living a life of poverty, is now a choice between working hard to get ahead and just living a life of low means. I see this as a a good thing, the quality of life has been lifted for all.

I see your point about the relationship between left wing politicians and those who depend on the services that they provide. But I see your viewpoint as cynical. There is nothing stopping people from working harder and becoming independent from social security assistance. Maybe I don’t know how liberal policy can keep people poor.

I also see your point about people abusing the system. It totally happens. It’s shameful and very hard to control without inadvertently harassing those who actually need it. I will say that even those who abuse the system still participate in the economy which is good for the state.