[Dimples]

Yep, it takes time.

And yep, I'd agree that solely debating this on FR is of limited value ... it generally takes a only few replies before the name calling begins. Shortly after that come the "cut and pasters" and virtually nobody has the time, skills or inclination to check the algorithms, or verify the research.

Good luck with the next step; and I am interested in what Linder, Boortz and others might have to say ... once public figures "go public" re-direction is not easy.

[RobFromGa]

And yep, I'd agree that solely debating this on FR is of limited value ... it generally takes a only few replies before the name calling begins.

The main value is that it forces you to refine your arguments and come to some solid conclusions, these can then be used to engage the real world.

I also emailed Bruce Bartlett after I faxed Linder, Boortz and Jorgenson. Any other ideas are welcome.

[JerseyHighlander]

And yep, I'd agree that solely debating this on FR is of limited value ... it generally takes a only few replies before the name calling begins. Shortly after that come the "cut and pasters" and virtually nobody has the time, skills or inclination to check the algorithms, or verify the research.

I haven't read this book, um, I have followed the FairTax debates on FR, well, up until 2003 when the level of discourse fell off a cliff on this subject.

So I've been away from it for a while, you have any other forums/discussions/blogs/whatever where I can read the deeper numbers. I'm working on a masters in economics, and am an accountant, and have too much time on my hands until Sept. 1st, so the more complex the better.