Because they are poor, it's hard to worry about how to pay for everything. 5 years ago I would have said it was because they are lazy and used to handouts, when you are handed everything it is never enough, so you complain. Now, there are so many good people out of work, making them poor. It's hard right now, so people complain. Obama responds to it because of his background. I don't think he is responding to the poor Americans at all, compared to the poor banks and corporations (That are too big to fail)