Your whole premise is wrong.
Federal taxes haven't been this low for fourty years. Half the public pays no Federal income tax at all. The rest pay rates so low that revenues are only 15% of GDP when they've usually been 18%.
Originally Posted by theaustinescorts
IT will take some time to veriy this.
You believe taxes are high because of property taxes, sales taxes, state income taxes, all of which are up hundreds of percent in the last twenty years.
Originally Posted by theaustinescorts
Not sure who said this? But it can be verifed as well.
The poor have to pay for all these taxes, even if they're only renters it's reflected in their rents.
Originally Posted by theaustinescorts
This one is a little unclear. Not direct payment is the implication?
Added to that the inflation that's occured in the last thirty years because of the speculation in housing, and the prices of automobiles, gasoline, utilities, doctors and lawyer fees, etc.....
Originally Posted by theaustinescorts
agreed
But the only real offenders are the county, city, and state governments.
Originally Posted by theaustinescorts
this is a new analysis and needs examining.
Then there's the local police AIR FORCE of totally unnecessary helicopters which cost tens of millions a year to buy and maintain. Local government, particularly LE, is a joke of totally unaccountable WASTE. Our Sheriff's Captains here make about $130,000. a year. Our city manager gets $450,000 a year. Our school superintendant gets $400,000 a year
Originally Posted by theaustinescorts
This is a new dirction and will take some time to verify. I am familiar with things in Austin but the exact items can be checked I am sure. Thats for opening a new window of discussion Austin.
I like to think that any revolution will be more of a strike. The federal government issues orders and the states refuse to comply. It would start with one courageous governor who peacefully occupies all federal buildings, orders out all federal employees, and invites the military personnel to leave their equipment behind as they make their choice. It leaves the next move up to the president and the world will be watching. I think this president would be stymied and hesitate. Other states would join the strike and the president can attack or resign. I think most active duty military will follow the Constitution and sit this one out as long as it stays non violent.
It won't be taxes that is the breaking point (much like slavery didn't start the Civil War, it was firing on Fort Sumter) but something else will trigger things.
Originally Posted by JD Barleycorn
Another new thought JD. More to consider.