The income tax is a twentieth-century socialist ex... -Alan Keyes

The income tax is a twentieth-century socialist experiment that has failed. Before the income tax was imposed on us just 80 years ago, government had no claim to our income. Only sales, excise, and tariff taxes were allowed.

Alan Keyes , Politician
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Alan Keyes is an American conservative political activist, author, and former diplomat. He has been involved in various political campaigns and has been a prominent voice on conservative issues. Keyes' passionate advocacy and conservative principles have shaped his political career.

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We need to get rid of the 16th amendment, and return to the original system that funds government with a variety of tariffs and duties....
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Christ would not vote for Barack Obama, because Barack Obama has voted to behave in a way that it is inconceivable for Christ to have behaved....
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The flag that was the symbol of slavery on the high seas for a long time was not the Confederate battle flag, it was sadly the Stars and Stripes....
Our first responsibility is not to ourselves. Our first responsibility is to our country and to our God....
I don't think that has to be our choice... This party was born in principle. This party will die if it doesn't stand by its decision of principle....

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No sanction can stand against ignited minds....
As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me....
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