Hmmm... I feel compelled to come to Your Nightmare's defense to a certain degree. I agree completely that Lewislynn has nothing to offer but logical sleight of hand and obfuscation. However, YN does seem to be very well read, and offers some very valid criticisms of the FairTax, and should not be grouped in the same class as Lewislynn and the "Lord of Pork" from this thread.
I will share my observation that YN seems to be involved on these threads only to criticize the FarTax at any oportunity. However, he has with very little exception, in my experience, engaged in outright deception, and has benefitted my understanding of several issues.
I suppose my point is, he is not to be summarily dismissed, like Lewislynn. It is my experience he will admit a point if forced to. And at the very least, plays the vital role of an effective devil's advocate. Test what he says and hold him accountable, but I think it would be inappropriate to just dismiss him without consideration.
Thanks for your observations. My experience is that he is just as deceitful, but in a slicker, smoother manner. I will hold him in that light until I have enough evidence to the contrary. I have no problem admitting when I am wrong. But in about a year of reading his posts, I am convinced of my present opinion.