[allmendream]

My father said he saw this when welfare became more popular in the 60’s. People who formerly conducted criminal enterprises on a part time basis - because it couldn't pay all the bills - were suddenly able to become full time criminals because WELFARE paid the bills.

[Arrowhead1952]

My father said he saw this when welfare became more popular in the 60’s.

This is what LBJ had in mind with the Great Society, keeping the blacks on the dim plantation and wanting other peoples' money.