90 quotes
We have a president of the United States who is not a loyal citizen.
David Cay Johnston, "It's Even Worse Than You Think (2018)
There are over 100,000 people in America who's job is to mine the public treasury, or the rules, for their benefit.
David Cay Johnston: The Perils Of Our Growing Inequality (2014)
In every place where there is no real tax system, such as Honduras or Afghanistan, there is no widespread wealth.
Perfectly Legal (2005)
To the addicted, money is like cocaine: Too much is never enough.
Free Lunch (2007)
As long as there aren't riots in the streets, you can sell your goods in other countries.
David Cay Johnston: The Perils Of Our Growing Inequality (2014)
A corporation has no morals and its purpose is to make money.
The Tyrant Next Time (2019)
For almost three decades corporate profits have been growing one third faster that corporate taxes.
Perfectly Legal (2005)
America has been transformed from a land of growing economic plenty into a hollow shell.
The Fine Print (2013)
Trump has himself reduced his life philosophy to a single word—revenge.
It's Even Worse Than You Think (2018)
Trump rejected the idea of turning the other cheek, saying that those who do are "fools" and "idiots."
It's Even Worse Than You Think (2018)
Trump declared he would become the first person to run for president and make a profit.
The Making of Donald Trump (2017)
Governments throughout history have been run by tyrants.
The Tyrant Next Time (2019)
We are mining the 90% to benefit the super rich.
David Cay Johnston: The Perils Of Our Growing Inequality (2014)
Trump started a faux university named for himself that taught nothing of value and collapsed in scandal.
It's Even Worse Than You Think (2018)
There are always people who want a tyrant. Democracy requires work if it's going to work.
The Tyrant Next Time (2019)
Our system for identifying and promoting military officers for leadership actually works.
The Tyrant Next Time (2019)
If you want something from the Trump administration, what he made clear, is "You will pay me tribute."
David Cay Johnston, "It's Even Worse Than You Think (2018)
Citizens United is to the expansion of corporate power what the big bang is to the beginning of existence...
The Fine Print (2013)
They benefited this political donor class, who were pursuing their own self-interest.
David Cay Johnston; How The One Percent Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (2009)
Trump has left the vast majority of positions under his control vacant.
It's Even Worse Than You Think (2018)