It's not merely "potentially true." Those things did happen, and they have increased poverty among some groups of people. Note that one political party does go

It's not merely "potentially true." Those things did happen, and they have increased poverty among some groups of people. Note that one political party does go after poverty as it affects everyone. They also go after poverty as it affects certain subgroups like those who have faced housing discrimination or those who are refugees because understanding the reasons for poverty helps fight it more effectively. > Exactly my point, but without focusing too hard on any single factor. This is the crux of the issue. The people who are investigating the reasons for poverty aren't focusing on a single factor too hard. It's the people who are fighting them who do, rejoicing when they get to apply their War on Christmas culture wars to slow progress.