Ok, Mr. World Traveler, I'll level with you:
I too have seen extreme poverty, having been to India, China, Morocco, Brazil, Mexico and many other countries with poorer areas. While we are lucky to have a safety net, America is one of the richest countries in the world. We can do so much better. Our healthcare is ridiculous and medical issues are among the top reasons people lose their homes and file for bankruptcy. College is becoming too expensive and many kids are coming out in so much debt that they can't get ahead.
Many other wealthy nations are looking at us and laughing. Laughing at how we boast about being the best nation in the world yet can't give all our citizens basic necessities such as healthcare and access decent and affordable education. To top it off, the American worker isn't even entitled to PTO or paid parental leave.
The average household income is less than 60k gross. If there are any children, that money doesn't go far. Add a kid with special needs or chronic health issues, you could easily be toasted.
And then there is the fact that the playing field in America isn't level. Minorities, women, women of color, older workers, disabled people and other disadvantaged groups have an uphill battle in a workforce riddled with discrimination and office politics, making it harder to get higher paying jobs or jobs with decent benefits.
You come off as very condescending and judgemental. That is why you were ripped to shreds on social media. Not everyone is a complainypants with high incomes and stupid spending habits. Many are struggling to survive and obtain the basics, let alone have enough to save for retirement and other long-term goals.