Obama’s remarks revealed both his indifference to the social impact of mass unemployment and budget cuts, and the disconnect between the political system and the sentiments and needs of the American people.

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His remarks, in advance of his signing a bill to slash billions of dollars in food stamp benefits, revealed both his indifference to the social impact of mass unemployment and budget cuts, and the disconnect between the entire political system and the sentiments and needs of the American people.

Looks like riots and cities burning are the only things that will get the ruling class' attention. Even then, it will be only to kill the rioters and lament how some people ruin it for everyone else...American dream and all...