Because starman has a different political stance and on the opposite side of the political spectrum as Gilligan, hence his neg viewpoint of him. It's common in these parts. I don't necessarily agree with that thinking. You have smart as well as stupid liberals etc... The concept and philosophy for providing for the poor is not invalid. The idea of gov providing for the poor is not invalid either. It's a viewpoint and I respect it, however I don't agree with it.
Does not mean that starman or whoever the other person was is stupid.
I guess also Gilligan was advertising how much money he makes etc and that somehow makes him higher than him. I guess if that's the value you want to place on people.