leftists think welfare is a stimulant for the economy, they actually think that way
It does stimulate the money flow to the wealthy. Food stamps benefit agri-business more than any other group. Housing subsidies (section 8 housing) guarantees landlords the rent will be paid every month and damages compensated. Welfare in general is good for clothing retailers in particular. And on and on and on it goes.
There is just one problem: the productive sector doesn’t grow to maintain this transfer. That wouldn’t bother Mr. Donut Head since he is the receiving end and probably needs some wage workers around the house.