Only in the short term. Helping people in a meaningful way would mean that people wouldn't be trapped under government dependency generations after generation. It would mean that people didn't have to work two jobs just to support a family. It would mean getting people on their feet permanently.

Government interventions and programs lead to more interventions as the system gets worse.

Obama care has made health insurance more expensive for working families. I don't know one persons who's premiums didn't go up significantly. But it isn't just Obama's fault but the fault of pervious government interventions that lead to skyrocketing costs Which of courses leads to more intervention. Another example, the government causes problem and then offers their "solution."

High wages and benefits are a luxury of a strong and growing economy. Not the cause of it. Everyone has it backwards.

the state is built on historical myths and propaganda. It's the only way they can maintain their control.