I don't remember saying it was easy

I do remember how hard it was to get out that rut. ....nothing that comes easy in life is always worthwhile.
As for supporting folks at the bottom of the ladder, I can assure you the taxman is making sure I do my bit for the underprivileged
I suck up to no one. ...maybe they are all a bunch of toffs. ..With its share of homos and suchlike. ..It doesn't mean I should dislike their politics. ..you should have a read at Ded's most recent thread directed at Joe and his minion. ...you'll find it interesting.