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> From a philosophic point of view I would say the fact that about half of the electorate do not want higher taxes while the other half wants more government services

Are these not the same people? One half can convince themselves they don't get any payoff from their taxes; the other sees the payoff. Ultimately both expect services from their government they aren't getting, and are upset with services the government does render that seem inherently injust.

The difference is that those who most adamantly state they contribute the most while getting the least actually contribute the least while getting the most.