Income taxes have only been around a little over 100 years. That's the time frame you referenced. Why do you bring up Nixon? Does that mean it's ok to restrict freedom if a Republican does it? I vigorously opposed Nixon, for that and many other reasons. You asked how we were less free, and I told you. Oh, and the President needs no pretext to hold me indefinitely without due process. He (or she) can have anyone arrested and detained indefinitely, for any reason or no reason. Want to know why? BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY TO CHALLENGE THE DETENTION!
You're a fucking moron.
Oh, and ShamWow, don't worry. When the curtain falls, I'm sure they'll remember your impassioned defense of tyranny, and give you a comfortable cot in the reeducation camp. You will fit in well with the United Statists of Amerika.