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on Friday, July 16, 2021Peter De Vries Money Quote saying the wealthy somehow pay less in taxes than the rest of us. Peter De Vries said:
“The rich aren’t like us, they pay less taxes” — Peter De Vries
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Francis Moore: Battles, Taxes, Debt
on Friday, May 14, 2021Francis Moore Money Quote saying that after a long hard-fought war, we’re left with widows, taxes & debt. Francis Moore said:
“When after many battles past, Both tir’d with blows, make peace at last, What is it, after all, the people get? Why! taxes, widows, wooden legs, and debt” — Francis Moore
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This quote from Francis Moore seems to be criticizing what ordinary people experience after a long period of war. The battles have left both sides tired from fighting each other. When they finally make peace, Moore questions what benefits the common people receive.
His answer is that they are left with increased taxes to pay for the war, many widows who have lost their husbands in battle, injured soldiers who receive “wooden legs” as prosthetics, and growing national debt from the costs of fighting the war. Overall, Moore seems to be saying that while the political leaders and generals may find peace, ordinary citizens are still left suffering the financial and personal consequences of the conflict for a long time after it ends.
Charles Tilly: War Making States
on Friday, May 7, 2021Charles 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
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Walter F. Mondale: Raise Your Tax
on Monday, April 19, 2021Walter 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
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Robert Reich: Poverty-Level Wages
on Sunday, April 11, 2021Robert 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
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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
on Friday, April 2, 2021Marvin 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
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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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