https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/12/17/the-taxman-cometh/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 17:01:25 -0400<![CDATA[There&#8217;s an old story about setting your hair on fire and then trying to put it out with a hammer.  I forget the point. But Governor David Paterson of New York may recall the punch line now that he has proposed 88 new taxes to raise revenue in NY state, thereby seemingly negating the frantic economic stimulus that is being applied by other branches of government. The Daily News reports:]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:57:14 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/12/17/the-taxman-cometh-n186807