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buckyfonds | 4 months ago (raw) | export | reply | flag 
 The most terrifying words in any language are "I’m from the US government and I’m here to help."
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Vyram Kraven | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I thought the worst words were "I'm from the IRS & I'm here to help you."
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buckyfonds | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Roger Ver would probably agree, however, the IRS is just one of the wings of the government.
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Vyram Kraven | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Yes & it's the one that touches the most people on a daily basis. I would say out of all the wings the IRS has the most public face time.
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buckyfonds | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I would say that inflation (the FED) touches more people than the IRS (taxes), but I generally agree.