Originally Posted by
gbk
There was a King-who needed extra revenue.
So he sent his tax collectors out, for an extra tax run.
When they came back with the extra money -the King asked: How the populace took the extra money levy?
The tax collectors said-the populace is pissed off, moaning, crying and a lot of yelling.
Well-go on, go back then, and collect once more an extra tax-said the King.
The tax collectors went back ,with some concern and fear-but did the job.
When they came back with the extra money -the King asked: How the populace took the extra money levy?
The tax collectors said-the populace is even more pissed off, crying, threatening and a lot of fist wavings.
Well-said the King-go on, go back then, and collect once more extra tax.
The tax collectors went back ,with great astonishment and fear-but did the job they were told to do.
When they came back with the money-the King asked: So,how is the populace now?
The tax collectors, all pale,distressed, said:The people said nothing ,made no comments ,everyone was just handing the money with heads high,lips tight and dead silent everywhere......
That is enough -we stop the money grab. Orders the King.
We are so far from this stage (when the people are bitter and hopeless, to a point where there is no other choice for them, then to revolt)that major change happening in the near future is slim, to none.
My 2 cents.