St thomas Quote by Jack Cashill
““In fact, Bush’s tax cuts increased the amount of revenue collected by more than 30 percent from his first year as president to his last, just as Reagan’s and Kennedy’s tax cuts increased federal revenue after they were passed. As economist Thomas Sowell argued, “Obama knew then that tax rates and tax revenues do not automatically move in the same direction. In other words, he is lying when he talks as if tax rates and tax revenues move together.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on tax policy, 2013
Tax cuts do not guarantee lower revenue; other factors affect collections.
In simple terms: Tax cuts can raise revenue.
Consider broader economic effects.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- legislative debate
- public finance
- tax reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do tax cuts impact different income groups?
- What other factors drive revenue?
Simplistic view ignores growth and spending.