This is an illusion that is propagated by the right wing radio nuts.

I thought it was my own thought process.  I don't understand upper middle class and rich liberals other than those who wish to position themselves in a position of power.  My guess is they think poor people are helpless.  I don't think they are helpless.  I think they just don't have the proper teachers and motivation.  Throwing money or things at them isn't going to do much to help them.

They favor help for individuals as opposed to help for corporations....when there has to be a choice.

Superficially it sounds good but, when we choose to help people over corporations.

1. It is neither our money nor was it earned or should belong to anyone in the government.

2. We essentially punish success.

3. Stifle liberty and the choices corporations may have wanted to do with that money that is no longer theirs.

4. May have prevented that corporation from expanding and hiring more people.

5. People don't respect unearned money and objects nearly as much as if they had earned it.  Look at lottery winners (over 70% are flat broke within a few years) and people who rent and government programs that place poor people in homes.  Look at Indian reservations (before they got into gaming).

If 70% of lottery winners become flat broke, what makes liberals think we can elevate the poor?