When we were at peace, Democrats wanted to raise taxes. Now there's a war, so Democrats want to raise taxes. When there was a surplus, Democrats wanted to raise taxes. Now that there is a mild recession, Democrats want to raise taxes.

Summary

This quote appears to criticize Democrats for consistently advocating for tax increases, regardless of the prevailing circumstances. The implication is that Democrats persistently favor tax hikes regardless of whether the country is at peace or at war, experiencing economic prosperity or recession. The quote seems to suggest a pattern of Democratic tax policies that remain consistent irrespective of the state of the nation's affairs.