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Re:Panama: The Hidden Trillions by Alupis on Sunday October 09, 2016 @07:19PM (#12674102)
There needs to be a massive, institutional and cultural, dramatic shift in thinking.

Instead of seeing wealthy folks and thinking we should charge them more and more in taxes, because "they can afford it" - rather, we need to go after our government for run-away spending!

The US federal government collects more money in tax revenue alone, than ever before in the history of any country that has ever been.

It's ridiculous that so many citizens have this mindset that it's still "not enough", and worse, that people more successful than oneself should foot the bill so that you can enjoy more nice things.

Re:Panama: The Hidden Trillions by twblalock on Sunday October 09, 2016 @11:13PM (#12674792)
> The US federal government collects more money in tax revenue alone, than ever before in the history of any country that has ever been.

Even if expenses did not increase, that statement would always be true because of inflation.