[johnfrink]

I'd rather ask any of the overwhelming majority of economists who agree that a national sales tax is one of the worst ideas they've ever heard.

[kevkrom]

I'd rather ask any of the overwhelming majority of economists who agree that a national sales tax is one of the worst ideas they've ever heard.

Ok... you know you're going to be called on this, so please cite any references to back that statement up.

[ancient_geezer]

I'd rather ask any of the overwhelming majority of economists who agree that a national sales tax is one of the worst ideas they've ever heard.

You want to cite some peer reviewed studies(not liberal or flat tax hit pieces) on that?

The only ones I have found, demonstrate a strong showing for retail sales taxes over over other forms of tax reform, especially the current income/payroll tax system.

[Eagle of Liberty]

I'd rather ask any of the overwhelming majority of economists who agree that a national sales tax is one of the worst ideas they've ever heard.

That's just peachy. You want someone to TELL you the their opinion rather than take the appropriate time to research the subject yourself and develop your own opinion.