[socal_parrot]

Why do so many Americans buy into the Class Warfare bull of the haves vs. have nots? There are far more haves than have nots, yet well over 40% (probably close to 50%) will vote for the Dem candidate November. Is it guilt? Jealousy of those who may have more?

[goodnesswins]

Stupidity.

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

Is it guilt? Jealousy of those who may have more?

The American dream is the "rags to riches" story like John Edwards.

Democrats, however, especially very rich liberals, want to limit wealth to their liberal elite pals.

They can't stand conservative success - the bootstraps stories.

As the nation becomes a more successful ownership society, their constituency dwindles.

They promote dependency to retain power.

Much of the guilt derives from wealth without work in the Kennedy mold.

Their own self-loathing is transferred to all wealthy people.

It's a neurosis that needs a cure.

[Welsh Rabbit]

Why do so many Americans buy into the Class Warfare bull of the haves vs. have nots? There are far more haves than have nots, yet well over 40% (probably close to 50%) will vote for the Dem candidate November. Is it guilt? Jealousy of those who may have more?

A large percentage of people will always let their baser instincts work against their own interests. Being a "have" or a "have not" is mostly a state of mind, IMO. On paper, it would probably appear to most that I am a "have not". I make under 30K a year, I don't own any property, and I drive a modest sudan. But I'm content with my lot right now. I can afford to eat whatever I want, drink the beer I like, plenty of free time to persue my hobbies, no debt; the list could on and on. It may be necessary for me to make more money someday (I do have the option of going to work for relatives for significantly more money, or taking a job more befitting of my education) but I like my job and enjoy the life I have right now.