Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
neiltyson's profile
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Verified account
@neiltyson

Tweets

Neil deGrasse TysonVerified account

@neiltyson

Astrophysicist

New York City
haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/
Joined January 2009

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 20 Jan 2015

    You never see US Citizens that hate to pay Taxes, long to live in places with lower rates, like HongKong, Pakistan, or Russia

    4:34 PM - 20 Jan 2015
    • 2,977 Retweets
    • 4,701 Likes
    • Marianne Hart Philip Würtzner jean-denis Andrea Stanley Parrish Dorothy Nicole Maes Ann Taylor Martha Alexa
    352 replies 2,977 retweets 4,701 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Peace of Mind  ✌‏ @Brandons_Design 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson if it were actually taxes we were paying we would have control over where that money was being spent, but we don't.. robbery.

        1 reply 1 retweet 17 likes
      3. Larry Mayer‏ @iralarry 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @Brandons_Design

        @Mind_Of_Peace @neiltyson We have control in those we elect. We have more control than we are willing to put to good use. We are lazy.

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      4. Peace of Mind  ✌‏ @Brandons_Design 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @iralarry

        @iralarry @neiltyson elections are bought and paid for well in advance. democracy was a nice idea, but doesn't work in a dishonest society.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      5. Larry Mayer‏ @iralarry 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @Brandons_Design

        @Mind_Of_Peace @neiltyson Yeah, I'm seriously considering retiring out of the US. Sad. Costa Rica seems promising. Wife from there.

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      6. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Sam Valley‏ @SamValley 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Sam Valley Retweeted Neil deGrasse Tyson

        .@neiltyson probably never asks his accountant to give him the biggest tax refund possible.https://twitter.com/neiltyson/status/557697781583073281 …

        Sam Valley added,

        Neil deGrasse TysonVerified account @neiltyson
        You never see US Citizens that hate to pay Taxes, long to live in places with lower rates, like HongKong, Pakistan, or Russia
        1 reply 3 retweets 1 like
      3. Anthony Bialy‏ @AnthonyBialy 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @SamValley

        @SamValley Those are the only places with lower taxes than America, right? No selective evidence here. @neiltyson: Scientist.

        0 replies 2 retweets 2 likes
      4. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Jack‏ @SkipTerrio 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        .@neiltyson So we have to have punitive taxes at every turn or we become like them? Such a false equivalency is beneath you, Dr. Tyson.

        2 replies 1 retweet 9 likes
      3. Sean Ernst‏ @SeanErnst 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @SkipTerrio

        @SkipTerrio he made no equivalency

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Jack‏ @SkipTerrio 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @SeanErnst

        .@SeanErnst Yes, he did. He listed undesirable nations to live & equated them w/a lower tax rate. Therefore, "lower taxes = bad".

        2 replies 1 retweet 1 like
      5. Sean Ernst‏ @SeanErnst 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @SkipTerrio

        @SkipTerrio meaning he didn't label them as undesirable you did

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. Jack‏ @SkipTerrio 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @SeanErnst

        .@SeanErnst Yes, I'm sure it was totally coincidental that he chose all despotic regimes.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
      7. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Damon Muma‏ @thedamon 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson I like to look at taxes as a charitable donation to an org you sit on the board for and can occasionally vote on improvements

        1 reply 3 retweets 6 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. dorkasaurus_rex‏ @dorkasaurus_rex 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson or propose ways to make up the lost revenue from cutting taxes

        2 replies 1 retweet 13 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Tom Gardiner‏ @Thogar 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson You never see US citizens that love to pay taxes, either!

        1 reply 1 retweet 7 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Sassy White Lady‏ @GayAtheistLH 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson - but if those places had more guns & fast food ...

        0 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. J Mas‏ @jcmas1 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson: Basic facts about global taxation of US citizens abroadhttp://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-WB-34630 …

        0 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. mob‏ @DjonesBigWork 20 Jan 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Hong Kong is actually a prosperous place, Pakistan is dominated by a terrible religion, Russia is cold. Next.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info