Very true. If they wanted more revenues, lower the taxes more. It’s not the money, it’s the “control” aspect as you mentioned. Go to a flat tax of 7% and they couldn’t spend all that money.....well....they could I guess. The only problem I see with the flat tax is that Congress would want at least 15% to take more of your money.
Politicians in general, and especially leftist (socialist/communist) politicians,
will fight any simplified tax system tooth and nail because they will not give up the ability to punish or reward via the tax code.
“Go to a flat tax of 7% and they couldn’t spend all that money”
That should be the Republican tax plan.