Congressman Linder did tell a story about Rep. King's congressional campaign. He said that every time his opponent distorted the FairTax or tried to mislead or scare the electorate about what it would do, his (King's) poll numbers went up. Finally, a week before the election, his opponent declared himself in favor of hte FairTax, also.
We have to keep that perspective when the naysayers come out of the woodwork. Senator Kerry and Bruce Bartlett are doing us an enormous favor. This probably wouldn't be happening without their recent attacks.
Tax Reform ping! MAJOR!!
ping!
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa
I'm sending this man a check today.
If you would like to be added to this ping list let me know.
John Linder in the House & Saxby Chambliss Senate, offer a comprehensive bill to kill all income and payroll taxes outright, and provide a IRS free replacement in the form of a retail sales tax:
H.R.25, S.1493
A bill to promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national retail sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.Refer for additional information: http://www.fairtax.org & http://www.salestax.org
I can vouch for this.
Steve and I are from the same small Iowa town. I started doing politics at a precinct caucus in his business' office over a decade ago.
Way back then, we had hours-long deep into the night discussions on this exact issue. We both reached the same conclusion: If we are to provide for liberty and prosperity for our children and grandchildren, the NRST is the only way to go.
There have been many battles since those days, on many fronts. But he has never swerved or faltered in championing fundamental tax reform.
Steve King is one of the most capable legislators I have ever known, at any level of government. I thank God that we have him in the House fighting our fight for us. He's a good man.
EV
This is what many of us have been working so long for!
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"Republican Congressman Steve King was at the Iowa State Fair speaking at the Des Moines Register Soap Box. While he was discussing the topic of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge he mentioned that there were no trees in the area that would be part of this project; "that line around the globe that's the Arctic Circle is the line north of which trees do not grow."
Well, Liberals couldn't let someone, let alone a Republican, speak such an evil truth as the one King had just brought forth. Enter Joseph Lakers, a Des Moines truck driver and if my guess is correct a card-carrying member of MoveOn.org. Lakers happened to be walking by, heard what King was saying, walked right up in front of King and started shouting "Liar!"
After a rather heated exchange with King, Lakers was removed and apparently was still arguing with the State Fair Security after the fact. I'm sure they enjoyed Lakers trying to convince them that Bush is the Prince of Darkness and King is but merely one of his demonic slaves.
According to the Des Moines Register, and I'm sure the editor would've rather eaten a big helping of Iowa pig shit than print this, King was right. The Register quotes James Pease, an assistant professor of natural resource ecology and management at Iowa State University, as saying King is "probably close to accurate."
Oh and not that I'd encourage anyone to give Mr. Lakers a call, at say three in the morning, but if you felt so compelled:
Joseph R Lakers 3116 Summit Vista Dr Des Moines, IA 50321-222 (515) 287-5493 "