[luvbach1]

That mentality is based on the premise that all money belongs to government; therefore, any $ we’re allowed to have is a gift.

[shalom aleichem]

That was the system during Kings and Czars.
Odd how this has come full circle.

[Misplaced Texan]

http://www.cnbc.com/id/39265847

The UK's tax collection agency is putting forth a proposal that all employers send employee paychecks to the government, after which the government would deduct what it deems as the appropriate tax and pay the employees by bank transfer.