Everyone enjoying their tax hikes?

Failed logic.

A landline isn’t a necessity and ends up costing more.

No shit.
People need to pay attention. Taxes are a necessary part of life. You want roads, police, social programs, military, free school, all this shit costs money.
USA pays far less in taxes and makes a hell if a lot more then most 1st world countries. We got it fucking made here. Complaining about this shit will get you no where. Want more money, make more money.