from the Fiscal Cliff for Shlemiels and Shemazels
The fundamental question before us is neither taxes, borrowing or spending but the legitimacy of transfer payments. If we designate the American people as John Q Public (abbreviation JQP) can the majority of 'P's' to some extent tax the income and/or wealth of the smaller number but richer 'Q's' in order to provide the 'P's' with a modicum of economic security without thereby transforming the 'Q's' into 'Johns'?