Destroying the States: Antifederalist Brutus No. 6
Continuing his theme of warning against consolidation, or centralization of power, Brutus looks at the taxing power and general welfare, warning that politicians would use ambiguities to expand central power and eventually “swallow up the state governments.” He also...
Tyranny Unmasked: John Taylor’s Warning About Consolidation
John Taylor of Caroline’s Tyranny Unmasked explains in plain, but passionate language the dangers of centralized power, with a focus on government interference in commerce, along with taxation, parties and even so-called “national defence.” Written in 1822, it’s an...
Taxation is Theft: Good Morning Liberty 04-15-19
Many people aren’t aware that a permanent, individual income tax didn’t even start until 1913. That year, federal, state and local governments took about 8% of the national income in taxes – combined. PODCAST VERSION...