“I am Andrew Ryan, and I’m here to ask you a question. Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his brow? ‘No!’ says the man in Washington, ‘It belongs to the poor.’
I was really asking about that specific bit. The idea of the state doing much to help the poor seems a little dated, from what I see of USA politics on the internet. I don’t see much opposition to redistribution, but then, neither do I see much favor for it.
How do Americans feel about this attitude?
I assume you mean the overall libertarian screed here and not the thing about Washington saying it belongs to the poor.
Most think it’s stupid.
A bunch say it makes sense but don’t really understand it or are naiive.
A few do understand it and say they support it, but don’t really when push comes to shove. Or support for knowingly dishonest reasons.
A few do understand and genuinely support it.
I was really asking about that specific bit. The idea of the state doing much to help the poor seems a little dated, from what I see of USA politics on the internet. I don’t see much opposition to redistribution, but then, neither do I see much favor for it.
ETA: Thanks for the answer, though.
“Would you kindly vote against your interests?”
I would rather it go where it can do some good, instead of into the hoard of another billionaire.