everything you’ve been told about taxes might be a LIE

What if I told you that the tax dollars you pay Uncle Sam doesn't pay for anything at all?!

This week on 51/49, James explains where our taxes really go by diving into "The Myth of Taxpayer Money", the idea that government funds are not taxpayer money, and that the government can actually afford anything it wants. In fact, based on Modern Monetary Theory, taxes in countries supported by fiat currencies might be entirely a political construct created by the ruling class to control the masses.

0:00 Taxes - A Real Conspiracy
5:06 Debunking the Ultimate Gaslight about Government Spending

The Myth of Taxpayer Money:
https://www.thecrimson.com/column/a-time-for-new-ideas/article/2020/3/18/gilbert-myth-of-taxpayer-money/

The Government Can Afford Anything It Wants:
https://newrepublic.com/article/158221/government-can-afford-anythi-wants

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