[98ZJ USMC]

Unfortunately there is a rock-solid critical mass of government-tit-sucklers in Europe, the UK... and sadly here too.

This rock-solid critical mass of “recipients” puts severe limits on any possible reforms.

Ex-actly. This is why the left seems to be so bold now. Even though many, many of them see the problem, they don't want to lose their tit. The unfortunate consequence of reform will be pain. It cannot be avoided and those that cause it will face another backlash because people are people.

The trick, was avoiding this situation in the first place. Moot, now.

[samtheman]

The trick, was avoiding this situation in the first place.

People spoke up in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s... but the vast majority were oblivious.