Because we believers, Christians, Church whatever you want to say, have not shown mercy and compassion to those in need nor have we stood for their causes, politicians are attempting to fulfill the role that is left void by a selfish, innoculated, insulated, narcisistic church. We have sown the wind and have reaped a whirl wind, and because we have not voluntairly and compassionately given it is now being and will continue to exacted from us.  It is He that gives you power to get wealth, it is He who supplies your need.  Give and shall be given unto you.  Remember the second commandment to love our neigbor as ourselves as you have done unto the least of these you have done it unto Jesus.