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Thought For the Day: The Budget Should Be Balanced, the Treasury Should Be Refilled, the Public Debt Should Be Reduced and the Arrogance of Public Officials Should Be Controlled
“The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, the public debt should be reduced and the arrogance of public officials should be controlled.” – Ross Perot
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Thought For the Day: The Budget Should Be Balanced, the Treasury Should Be Refilled, Public Debt Should Be Reduced… Lest Rome Become Bankrupt
“The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again … Continue reading
First Principles: Heavy Taxation Reduces Consumption Which In Turn Reduces Revenue
“If duties are too high, they lessen the consumption; the collection is eluded; and the product to the treasury is not so great as when they are confined within proper and moderate bounds. This forms a complete barrier against any … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Citizen, Collection, Duties, First Principles, High, Impose, Less Consumption, Limit, Material Oppression, Moderate, Taxes, Treasury
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First Principles: Moderate Taxes Produce Greater Revenue Than Excessive Taxation
“If duties are too high, they lessen the consumption; the collection is eluded; and the product to the treasury is not so great as when they are confined within proper and moderate bounds.” – Alexander Hamilton (1787) … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Collection, Consumption, Customs, Duties, First Principles, Moderation, Revenue, Taxes, Treasury
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