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.
Category: taxation
Robbing through taxes
A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
Taxation for prosperity
I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.