Here s how it really works. Welfare statists are thin on the ground, so they must combine their efforts. The establishment press can t back all of them effectively, and backs none of them effectively. Joe Citizen, left to his own devices, makes up his own mind. Cut taxes drastically.
Tax cuts do a lot of things, all good.
They give taxpayers a desperately needed break. They repay supporters, and attract new supporters. They promote prosperity. They encourage reformers. The welfare state can t exist without high taxes, and taxes can t be raised quickly and easily.