"Mr. President!"
"What happens?"
"I'm afraid sir..."
*sighs* "Afraid of what?"
"Our budget, sir. People are becoming angry at military overfunding."
"We already took care of that, we're investing in industry, wealth and welfare this year"
"But our generals aren't satisfied, sir.They say Xinjiang is a real threat to us, and that we might find diplomatic trouble with Korea if we continue to expand and approach Vietnam."
"Of course. Vietnam is in the Korean orbit. But we can't stop our expansion. We have Xinjiang with plenty of room up there, and if we can't rival them, we will become a target. It's logical."
"I realise sir, but our nation can't resist this. If we continue to expand, we won't be able to pull up with the demands of welfare!"
"Then, the solution is obvious: rise taxes. A 25% should do."
"But sir, this will make people angry."
"I know it will. It's the only solution to this problem, though. Raise taxes a 5%!"
"Yes, sir."
Raise taxes from 20% to 25%