In capitalist countries, you blame the victims - the poor - for lazyness, lack of initiative, being stupid. The problem is neatly swept away. You're not suppose

In capitalist countries, you blame the victims - the poor - for lazyness, lack of initiative, being stupid. The problem is neatly swept away. You're not supposed to feel pity, but contempt for the poor. If you're poor, you're supposed to be ashamed or git gud. Either way you're not concerned with the conditions others live in.