Finally, Some Truth from Bob Beckel - Liberals Created Dependent Society with Well Meaning Social Programs

Well, bless his heart for finally admitting it.  I have never said that there wasn't a certain amount of sincerity in the creation of these programs, but that doesn't change the fact that overall, they are a failure.  They don't help the people.  It just keeps them in or near poverty.  For instance, the reason that people who have been on food stamps for a long period of time have difficulty getting off is the fact that if you make even $5 more than the very low amount it takes to qualify they cut you off completely.  That $5 extra isn't going to make you able to afford to buy your own food on a permanent basis, but you become disqualified.  So what is the answer?  Don't make that $5.  It keeps people living off the taxpayer's dime instead of giving them a helping hand.  It isn't easy to get out poverty, but it can be done.  The government must stop putting people in the position that welfare programs are the only alternative.