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on Tuesday, December 22, 2020Thomas Jefferson Money Quote saying school costs should be paid by those who benefit from the local educational system. Thomas Jefferson said:
“The expenses of schools should be borne by the inhabitants of the county, every one in proportion to his general tax-rate. This would throw on wealth the education of the poor” — Thomas Jefferson
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Bill Moyers: Tax Cut Rewards
on Tuesday, December 15, 2020Bill Moyers Money Quote saying the wealthy benefit the most from tax policy as if trickle-up were the policy. Bill Moyers said:
“All the benefits – the tax cuts, policies and rewards flow in one direction: up” — Bill Moyers
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Erving Goffman: Taxes Instincts
on Monday, November 23, 2020Erving Goffman Money Quote saying Taxes are for humans like instincts are for animals. Erving Goffman said:
“Man is not like other animals in the ways that are really significant: animals have instincts, we have taxes” — Erving Goffman
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Michael McShane: Toilet Taxes
on Sunday, November 22, 2020Michael McShane Money Quote saying government contractors overcharge for basic equipment, so why not use inflated goods when paying taxes. Michael McShane said:
“I owe the government $3,400 in taxes. So I sent them two hammers and a toilet seat” — Michael McShane
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Conan O’Brien: Bush Tax Return
on Saturday, November 21, 2020Conan O’Brien Money Quote saying former president Bush attempted to claim Iraq as a dependent on his tax return. Conan O’Brien said:
“Earlier today, the White House released President Bush’s tax return. Not surprisingly, under dependents, the president listed Iraq” — Conan O’Brien
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Austin O’Malley: Levying Taxes
on Friday, November 20, 2020Austin O’Malley Money Quote saying that charging too much tax is dangerous. Austin O’Malley said:
“In levying taxes and in shearing sheep it is well to stop when you get down to the skin” — Austin O’Malley
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Peg Bracken: Increase Tax Cut
on Thursday, November 19, 2020Peg Bracken Money Quote saying marketing language to pitch tax reform doesn’t always convince the public. Peg Bracken said:
“Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents?” — Peg Bracken
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Ronald Reagan: Tax Subsidize It
on Thursday, September 24, 2020Ronald Reagan Money Quote saying government response to everything is a financial response – including taxing and subsidies. Ronald Reagan said:
“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it” — Ronald Reagan
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