[RobFromGa]

But those of us who work for a living, or who get by on a fixed income, will be far better off.

How does he get the idea that people on fixed incomes, whose fixed dollars will be facing prices that are 15-20% higher for domestic goods and services, and 30% higher for foreign goods, are going to be "far better off" is beyond me.

[pigdog]

For one thing, Robbie, he doesn't ascribe to your foolish notion that prices will be "15-20% higher" which none of you Status Quo Lovers have ever been able to show (and which clearly isn't true). Just removing the tax component mentioned in the lead-in article will reduce prices.

[Man50D]

How does he get the idea that people on fixed incomes, whose fixed dollars will be facing prices that are 15-20% higher for domestic goods and services, and 30% higher for foreign goods, are going to be "far better off" is beyond me.

Post #25 very conveniently omits the facts no taxes will be paid on used items and that the rebate will reduce the Fair Tax for many people.

[Principled]

How does he get the idea that people on fixed incomes, whose fixed dollars will be facing prices that are 15-20% higher for domestic goods and services, and 30% higher for foreign goods, are going to be "far better off" is beyond me.

THere is nothing indicating that prices will be higher at all. There is plenty of evidence indicating the prices will remain nearly constant.