[lucysmom]

The poor soul, wondering where to get his next bowl of gruel, will pay "uncle" with the prebate and pay for the gruel with whatever resources he uses now.

Sure, right after he pays "uncle" his 30% for the roof over his head and a buck-twenty for the gallon of gas he needs to get to work.

[Cracker Jack]

Sure, right after he pays "uncle" his 30% for the roof over his head and a buck-twenty for the gallon of gas he needs to get to work.

Now I understand. The FairTax can't get your support unless it also eliminates poverty. Again, what part of "The prebate pays the FairTax on the poverty level of spending" don't you understand? To repeat a phrase, the FairTax refund undercuts that old "don't tax the poor" mantra.