Rich Men North of Richmond

[Dill]

(08-19-2023, 06:45 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: For this part of the world, that is a very centrist position to be honest. But as I point out on the regular, the majority of Americans do not hold ideologies so much as form ad hoc opinions on issues.

It's very common around these parts for folks to have that sort of view while at the same time looking for protections and benefits for the working class. It is a very Appalachian viewpoint where there is a pride in not relying on welfare while at the same time benefitting from programs that give them a hand up. The whole "hand up not a hand out" mentality is a prevalent one in these mountains and they do not understand the nuances involved in those policies the way someone like you and I do.

Agreed. Also the animus against "welfare queens" is not limited to Appalachia.

It is an animus which cripples politics in favor of working folks though.   

Good articles from the NYorker and Atlantic.