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The comments signify the veracity of Carson’s statement and the trap of victimhood. Saying poverty is a state of mind means to some that he’s saying that poor people have a “bad attitude”. He’s not actually saying that, but can’t bridge the gap between his uncompassionate belief in empowerment and the victim consciousness that keeps people in poverty.