Angela Merkel Understands. . .

. . .that higher taxes stifle economic growth and reduce opportunities for the normal folks.

Check this out.

Ms. Merkel has repeatedly ruled out the possibility of tax increases in the
event she wins the election, saying the German economy wouldn't be able to deal
with the burden of higher taxes when it is struggling to regain some growth
momentum.

Most European leaders have seen the light. Unfortunately, we have Oblahma. He wants to back door tax us until there is no end.

Just an observation.