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John Pugsley

John Pugsley was an American author known for his distinctive literary style and profound portrayal of Southern American life. His works are often characterized by humor and satire, showcasing the complexities of human nature and the absurdities of society. more

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“It makes no difference to a widow with her savings in a 5 percent passbook account whether she pays 100 percent income tax on her interest income during a period of zero inflation or pays no income tax during years of 5 percent inflation. Either way, she is 'taxed' in a manner that leaves her no real income whatsoever. Any money she spends comes right out of capital. She would find outrageous a 100 percent income tax but doesn't seem to notice that 5 percent inflation is the economic equivalent.”