""Oh great master of the English language, would you please tell me what you meant by:And to change the FairTax rate it would, indeed, take congressional action."
and,
"...the statutory rate for all three combined must be 23% (or whatever the rate ends up as in the bill) unless changed by Congress.""
Sure, I'd be glad to help out someone who isn't too conversant with the subject ... but flattery really isn't necessary (in fact not even appreciated since I know you're not sincere).
You need to read the three posts in question #334,351, and 368. The discussion was not about whether the rates would change but the point I made (which no one has refuted) is that the change in the two entitlement proportional ratios would be to reduce them rather than increase them. Having those percentages reducing, the additional funds would necessitate a change in altering the GRR (since there would be an overage of funds requiring a GRR rate change or change in the 23% rate) which can only be done by Congress. There is no provision to automatically alter the GRR.
Your and Looey's continual stating that the rate can only go upward is incorrect and the changes you thereby project will not occur.
That's what those three posts say and that's the actual situation. Trying to project some sort of automatic increase routinely as you do is both incorrect and disingenuous. That's why I've disputed the interpretation you both make ... you're incorrectly assuming the wrong direction of change.
If you continue in your insistence that the direction of change can only be in a way unfavorable to the FairTax (and apparently you do) then you are offering up misinformation just as he is. And it matters not how many times you make such a foolish charge; it's still wrong. The continual insistence of both of you that I'm "lying" will have no effect since what I have said is not a lie at all, but quite true.
Nice try, but you made specific reference to the 23% rate requiring an act of Congress to change, not the GRR. You lies only grow bigger and bigger with each post.
I have not said it can only go upward. Why must you continue to lie and act like everyone else is. This is too damn funny. And you just keep adding more lies everytime you post.
Your and Looey's continual stating that the rate can only go upward is incorrectI never stated "they could only go up"...another pigdog lie.