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Oh yeah, ... fired this off in the email as a censorship test for Social media. I suggested posting the youtube links one at a time (Provided) and mention in their four posts that it is NOT censored on Youtube. and see if places like Farcebook delete them. Further, I suggested that IF the individual posts do NOT get censored, to then post this Substack link as an All-In-One, to see if that will get deleted or not. Should be a telling test.

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Definition of Inflation as a Hidden Tax

Inflation is often referred to as a "hidden tax" because it reduces the purchasing power of money and leaves taxpayers worse off despite no explicit increase in taxes [0]. This concept is supported by the following points:

1. Reduced Purchasing Power: As prices rise due to inflation, the same amount of money can buy fewer goods and services [0].

2. Bracket Creep: Inflation causes taxpayers to move into higher income tax brackets, effectively increasing their tax burden [0].

3. Decreased Value of Assets: Inflation can decrease the value of certain assets, such as savings accounts or bonds [0].

How Inflation Functions Like a Tax

1. Increased Costs: Higher prices for goods and services mean individuals and businesses have to pay more for the same things they bought before [0].

2. Government Spending Power: Inflation increases the government's spending power, as the same amount of money can now purchase more goods and services [0].

3. Neutrality of Tax Reductions: Politicians may reduce tax rates to appear to give tax breaks, but inflation can offset these reductions by pushing people into higher tax brackets [4].

Example of Inflation as a Hidden Tax

Senator Paul uses the example of COVID-19 stimulus spending to illustrate how inflation functions as a hidden tax:

- Congress passed stimulus packages without raising taxes.

- However, the subsequent inflation caused by these large-scale government expenditures resulted in a hidden tax on Americans [4].

This example demonstrates how inflation can act as a stealthy tax increase, even when explicit tax hikes are avoided.

Conclusion

Inflation acts as a hidden tax because it reduces the value of money and increases costs for consumers and businesses, effectively decreasing purchasing power and increasing tax burdens, all without an obvious increase in explicit taxation.

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It is sometimes referred to as a “hidden tax,” as it leaves taxpayers less well-off due to higher costs and “bracket creep,” while increasing the..

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