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Originally Posted by yustr
Just a point of fact: In the USA, welfare, as you probably define it, accounts for a very small fraction of the government budget - less than 6%. Social Security accounts for about 23% and Medicare = 12%. Defense = about 25%.
The votes they are buying are from seniors and the defense industry, not the Republican stereotypical "Welfare Momma" (even eliminating 100% of them would not make any significant impact on "Welfare" spending).
Now back to the discussion of the riots in France...
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The national level is only one small part. Take a close look at the local level: for example, New Orleans had about 60% of it's residents on welfare.
AFA the riots go ... And this probably won't garner me any points ... IF you emmigrate to a country, it is not the responsiblity of that nation's government to make you feel welcome, or to go out of their way to help you blend in. It's your responsibility to act according to the law. If you feel that the conditions are bad enough to riot, then pack up and leave. Obviously, you are not capable of being a productive member of society.