[Principled]

So this so-called "prebate" means that everybody gets or at least is entitled to a monthly government check.

I call it a prebate - I don't know that it's "so-called". Others call it a demogrant, the legislation calls it a rebate. Perhaps the best way for you to think of it is rebate or refund. It's not a government check - it's your money. It's nothing more than a refund of overpaid taxes. Why do you think refunding overpaid taxes is socialism? Isn't it a reduction in tax paid?

Why would you think lowering taxes is socialism? You wouldn't be against the nrst for some other reason that you don't want to share, would you?

[Your Nightmare]

How? I think the economy would still thrive, the government might be hurt but I don't equate the economy with government revenue.

Maybe because "prebate" is a made up word?

Others call it a demogrant,

Technically that's what it is.

the legislation calls it a rebate.

It's not a rebate.

Perhaps the best way for you to think of it is rebate or refund. It's not a government check - it's your money.

No, it's a government check sent to every legal resident regardless of how much they pay in sales taxes (if at all). Anyone spending below the poverty level (which is basically everyone in poverty) is getting back more than they spend in sales taxes. How is that a "rebate"?

[Iwo Jima]

Why would you think lowering taxes is socialism?

I never said that. You just assume that anyone who opposes your particular tax proposal has to be in favor of the current system or oppose lowering taxes. When and if your proposal is ever considered by those other that the True Believers, you are going to be in for a rude awakening.

I believe that the libertarians are right and that all taxation is in some degree theft. I am whole heartedly in favor of repealing the 16th Amendment and replacing it with NOTHING. Now, we know that that is not going to happen, but neither is the NRST going to happen.

So, who is the tax lover now?