[Sonny M]

I do not want a VAT, I'll support a fairtax if we can constitituionalize a way to guarantee no more income tax and also give me a guarantee of no VAT....i.e. I'm for a fair tax, as its written and idealized... but as soon as its not, I'll fight against it every step of the way.

I want guarantees.

[ancient_geezer]

I want guarantees.

"The American Republic will endure until the politicians learn they can bribe the people with their own money."
Alexis d'Tocqueville, The American Democracy (1841)

Guaranteed.

Bush touts relief as tax day looms

Another 3.9 million Americans will have their income tax liability completely eliminated, officials said.

That's 3.9 million Americans more added to the spending constituency of 70% of the public clamoring for more from government, figuring someone else foots the bill.