[Sergio]

Despite claims to be libertarian and ideologically supportive of smaller government and lower taxes, the Republican Party has historically kowtowed to this mentality, attacking government benefits perceived as going to the “less deserving,” such as food stamps or public housing subsidies, while leaving those perceived as going to elderly white people, such as Social Security or Medicare, well enough alone.

Oh Amanda, you know not of what you write. Food stamps and public housing goes to anyone that fits the eligibility criteria, even if they have never put anything into the system.

Social Security and Medicare are benefits drawn by people who have paid into the system.

If you don't know the difference, you should write about another subject.

[Maceman]

while leaving those perceived as going to elderly white people, such as Social Security or Medicare, well enough alone.

Wait -- you mean black people can't go on Medicare?