Not sure if anyone else saw it, but CNN just said austerity measures are taxes.

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They actually said that austerity measures, like imposed on third world countries by IMF or other world institutions are tax raises.

I have heard for years that austerity measures are spending cuts, and reduction in social spending. And those protesting those measures are not protesting taxes.


So why would they say that? To make all the people think the protesters in Greece, and other people protesting IMF and organizations like that are just talking about taxes.


Ridiculous fabrication.

With one intent, to change the meaning of that word and keep people in confusion.