The more people dependent on the government, the more votes they control. Who is going to pay the bill? Rich people. Don't you understand that in their mindset, there will always be rich people they can tax the snot out of? They are call 'progressives" because it's a progressive march toward pure socialism for all but the ruling class.
I think you are right but if you take this out a little more the libs won’t be able to find rich people. If govt is going to be the end all for everyone why work? If I can lay around the house all day and still get free money for it I’d be stupid to work.