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Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays out twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages
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"Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays out twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages"

- H. L. Mencken

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This quote by H. L. Mencken talks with the progress that has been made in the United States. It recommends that the typical American currently pays twice as much in taxes as they made use of to make in earnings. This suggests that incomes have enhanced dramatically, allowing the typical American to pay even more in taxes. This could be viewed as an indication of financial progression, as it recommends that the ordinary American is making more cash as well as has the ability to contribute more to the federal government. It might additionally be seen as a sign of raised taxation, as the federal government is gathering even more cash from the average American. In any case, this quote speaks to the development that has actually been made in the United States.

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H. L. Mencken This quote is written / told by H. L. Mencken between September 12, 1880 and January 29, 1956. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 123 other quotes.

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