Politicians clearly revel in class warfare. Democrats?always rage at the well-to-do and try to present themselves as champions of the less prosperous. (See current goings-on in Congress regarding federal income and estate taxes.)
In the ?old days,? the GOP delighted in going after ?welfare queens? and drivers of ?welfare Cadillacs? and such, representing?themselves as champions of employed, responsible taxpayers.
Welfare reform (bipartisan welfare reform, as I recall) made that harder; so today's enterprising Republicans have found another ?class? to attack and build resentment toward: public-sector employees and their unions?depicting them, not inaccurately in my view?as a?relatively privileged bunch with better-than-average pay, lush benefits and tons of job security, unlike most folks in the private sector.
For an example, check out Minnesota Governor (and presumed presidential aspirant) Tim Pawlenty's piece in the Wall Street Journal the other day. Or just?check out what Mike and I observed a few months back?about Congressional Democrats.
What class are you at war with?
