Tax Revolt: The Rebellion Against an Overbearing, Bloated, Arrogant, and Abusive Government

By Phil Valentine

Book Overview

Ever since the Boston Tea Party, courageous and patriotic citizens have rebelled against the government's overbearing and abusive taxation of its constituents. This book is the powerful rallying cry to all Americans to continue to fight against our ever-increasing taxes. Using as a touchstone the heroic incident in Tennessee, when citizens converged on the state capitol to protest and repeatedly beat back attempts to pass a state tax, Valentine weaves an inspiring story of how patriotic citizens have stood up to taxes in the past, how many intrepid constituents continue to fight, and how Americans should resist and even revolt against taxes on a state and national level. By exploring the crippling effects of taxes on our economy and the lives of each individual citizen and drawing from the stories of other revolts (with exclusive behind-the-scenes details about the Tennessee rebellion), Valentine will anger and incite readers to action, giving them the motivation and know-how to spread the word and activate a powerful new revolution.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595550011
• ISBN13: 9781595550019
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Nelson Current
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A review

Very good book. Phil Valentine is a very popular radio talk show host.He also knows how to write as well.

Great tax history and Actions

This is great book about history of taxes and actions to take to reduce them. Phil's best statement "If you think we should all pay more taxes, why do you itemize?"

Interesting from political and historical perspective

I work in the state tax area, so I enjoyed the historical accounts of tax revolts. I also enjoyed hearing about the TN legislature's political moves used in trying to get a personal income tax passed. No surprise that the writing style is rather self-aggrandizing (Mr. Valentine is a talk-show radio host.)

Inspiration from a brilliant writer and speaker

I listen to Mr. Phil Valentine Monday through Friday, here in middle Tennessee. I and my family were at these Capitol Tax Revolt Rallies in Nashville. I urge you to grab the opportunity to become inspired toward "rebellion against an overbearing, bloated, arrogant and abusive government" by reading this book. Mr. Valentine is eloquent and, yet, easy to follow. Come on! I'll meet you all at the town square!

Power to the People-YOU can make a difference

This is an extraordinary story about a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Buy this book today and soak up the joy and courage of a free people claiming their right to raise their voices in protest. Phil Valentine was Tennessee's Paul Revere. Not only was he there, right in the middle of the action, he was rallying the citizens of Tennessee to claim their rightful place in government. This is one amazing, inspiring story. GET THIS BOOK.