John, they are bitter and angry. They feel they got screwed for no reason of their own—and they refuse to accept their responsibility for how their life has played out. Why? Because that would mean that they could have changed the direction in life. Instead, their problems or lack of standing are the result of unfair treatment. Government is against them and help the minorities, immigrants, foreigners, women ( in some cases) and the smarty pants elites who make them follow rules that they disdain.
They want liberty.
Freedom.
Independence.
And they do not want to understand that sacrifice is at the heart of humanity.