[Eric]

It seems that politicians of the right play on the fears and prejudices of voters. I'm not arguing that voters are openly prejudiced, but the latency still exists, and can be dragged to the surface when times are tough. If a political faction can convince voters that those who have work are supporting lazy (possibly immigrant) "bums" who give nothing back to socity other than slums and increased crime and drug rates, then they will garner votes in an election, at any political level. In general, I believe that parties to the right of centre play on voters' baser instincts, and those in the centre, or to the left, on peoples better natures. I know this is a generalization, but there again, this is a "quick reply."