In another life in another state I witnessed politicians tax and regulate an economic powerhouse into oblivion and replace it with a booming Social Services bureaucracy. Then they strangled remaining taxpayers as they decimated property values while increasing property taxes and deteriorated quality of life. Hordes of third and fourth generation welfare recipients as well as criminals invaded the county. Liberal/progressives called for expansion of benefits and bureaucracy. That, ladies and gentlemen is the objective. Otherwise, why would higher wages, higher education and tuition payments for Social Services staff be recommended. One reason. To multiply the tribe and place more voters at the mercy and control of government.
The Ph.D. cleverly smooches the hapless taxpayers with praise for our compassion and generosity just before condemning us for not forfeiting “enough.” We all know, it will never be enough.