It all boils down to "needs based" formulas on who "needs" the tax funded programs for the "poor".
The party on the throne at the time will always adjust the "needs" formula based on the voting trends of the day. Political polling of the day will dictate that trend to the king and his "advisers".
He who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
The party on the throne at the time will always adjust the "needs" formula based on the voting trends of the day. Political polling of the day will dictate that trend to the king and his "advisers".
He who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.