When a writer/reporter uses phrases like that, whether on the left or the right, it is a propaganda technique designed to put the reader into the story and make him ‘feel’ as he’s on the side of the angels....IE the shares the point of view the story is written from.
People want to be in the cool kids club. So by saying “People are starting to...” you give the reader a formal invitation to join the club and be a cool kid too.
Insidious? You bet your butt it is. Even when it’s done for the ‘right’ reasons.
Normie.
Former Reporter
Bingo! I knew it was propaganda as soon as he said "the poor...".