@08759b2f the history of successful reforms suggests they are often granted because of fear of really radical demands, rather than because of recognising moderate demands as sensible. 

 @b870d4c8 @08759b2f 

That's how the US got an income tax

To the oligarchs, the income tax was far less scary than the guillotine 

 @5b2c520d @08759b2f England got income tax to fund war with France, so I like your version better.