[m0nty]

> if you're an economic loser, I guess left-wing politics (tax the rich!) is appealing

That is, in itself, an appalling caricature, albeit some left-wingers might be in that category. It's like saying all libertarians/right-wingers are Gordon Gecko "greed is good", devil-take-the-hindmost callous money-grubbers.

[vixen99]

It's you who has used the word 'all'. Replace all with some in your counter example and both are undoubtedly true. Appalling? I agree.

[pessimizer]

Replace "all" with "some," and every political grouping becomes lentil-munching sandal wearers, including Trump voters.

[m0nty]

The use of the word "loser" (which has emotional connotations) is mostly what I object to here.