Plunder vs. revenue

"What at first was plunder assumed the softer name of revenue." ~ Thomas Paine

Remember - every time a politician talks about 'revenue enhancements,' you need to translate their poli-speak: they mean 'tax increase' - in one form or another - to you.

And what they're saying is that they need your money for their own pet projects more than you need it for your mortgage, bills, savings, investments, children's education or charity.