Obama Admits That Welfare May Have Worsened Erosion of Black Family

In his morning speech, Barack Obama made a statement that has been historically considered sacreligious among Democrats. Here's what he said:

"A lack of economic opportunity among black men, and the shame and frustration that came from not being able to provide for one’s family, contributed to the erosion of black families – a problem that welfare policies for many years may have worsened."

The belief that welfare equals compassion and is the height of morality has been taken as gospel among Democrats since the 1960's. He didn't make this a theme, but nonetheless I'm glad he let it slip. Considering that he's proposing $800 billion in new spending (much on social programs), it will be interesting to hear him reconcile the two stances.