I previously pointed to research that indicated that, for every 35 dollars Apple makes, it's factory workers only get 1 dollar. And said I would be VERY happy to pay 50 dollars MORE for any apple product if I could have a signed guarantee that money would go to those workers.

The problem isn't taxes, or price increases, people are okay with paying both - the problem is corruption and greed which hoards it at the top (in both the private sector and government). Give the people control on how the money is spent - and the people will be happy to pay more.

I would be very happy to accept tax increases to fund programs I believe are important, like shelter for the homeless, guaranteed water supply, food security programs, UBI, renewable energy transition etc. etc. but I don't trust the government (or any corporation) to spend that money on those programs.
Give me a guarantee, and I'll pay it with a smile on my face.

The biggest flaw in democracy is not letting citizens influence budgets.