The notion that suddenly the masses "got the vote" and are voting themselves money may be true, but it absolutely is not new in American history, and at many times was far worse. Nor is it usually a permanent situation.
Once again: the job for conservatives is to explain why the have-nots in any society have a better chance to become haves with the free market and limited government. The have-nots ALWAYS figure this out---but sometimes not until a Hitler or economic collapse comes along.
That's true only because the very laziness that keeps them dependent is the same thing that keeps them from the polls. Most have nots aren't interested in improving their condition. They are perfectly content to let others provide for them. Zer0 is looking to change the balance through sheer volume.
On the other hand you have "conservative republicans" who seem willing to take their toys and go home when they don't get their way 100% of the time. There was ample evidence of this right here on FR. Folks sat home and didn't vote because the "R" candidate wasn't perfect. (the time for that battle is in the primary not the general election). He was a damn site better than zer0 and now that zer0 is buying a new constituency it may be to late.
I firmly believe that the combination of "R's" not voting and ACORN's have nots voting was enough to make the difference in the election.