Charles Tilly: War Making States

Charles Tilly Money Quote saying any state. which makes war inevitably borrows heavily, increases taxes and soldiers from a resistant citizenry. Charles Tilly said:
 

 

“Almost all war making states borrow extensively, raise taxes, and seize the means of combat – including men – from reluctant citizens” — Charles Tilly

Walter F. Mondale: Raise Your Tax

Walter F. Mondale Money Quote saying as presidential candidate in his 1984 Democratic convention acceptance speech that he would be honest about increasing taxes. Walter F. Mondale said:
 

 

“Let’s tell the truth. Mr. Reagan will raise taxes, and so will I. He won’t tell you. I just did” — Walter F. Mondale

Robert Reich: Poverty-Level Wages

Robert Reich Money Quote saying those working full time jobs at minimum wage are costing the government in subsidies for those same families, so employers should contribute or pay more to workers. Robert Reich said:
 

 

“Poverty-level wages cost U.S. taxpayers $152.8 billion a year in public support for working families. So it’s only logical to raise taxes on big companies that give their workers poverty-level wages, to pay for this subsidy” — Robert Reich

Poverty-level wages cost U.S. taxpayers $152.8 billion a year in public support for working families. So it's only logical to raise taxes on big companies that give their workers poverty-level wages, to pay for this subsidy.

— Robert Reich (@RBReich) February 28, 2021

Marvin Gaye: Can’t Pay My Taxes

Marvin Gaye Money Quote saying that it’s frustrating to be unable to pay taxes when struggling to get by – from ‘Inner City Blues’ 1971. Marvin Gaye sang:
 

 

“Natural fact is. I can’t pay my taxes. Oh, make me wanna holler. And throw up both my hands” — Marvin Gaye

Erving Goffman: Taxes Instincts

Erving 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

Michael 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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Austin O’Malley: Levying Taxes

Austin 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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James Dale Davidson: Taxes Worn

James Dale Davidson Money Quote saying politicians aren’t satisfied with just taxing away money, but want souls of voters. James Dale Davidson said:
 

“The politicians don’t just want your money. They want your soul. They want you to be worn down by taxes until you are dependent and helpless. When you subsidize poverty and failure, you get more of both” — James Dale Davidson