[DakotaRed]

those two rates (as well as the General Revenue Rate) are as likely to go down as up

ROFLMHO, Sorry, but that's funny. Imagine, the government actually lowering a rate. I guess next, you expect to see Liberals support Bush?

[pigdog]

If economic activity increases as much with the FairTax as it seems likely to, the FairTax will be taking in more money with lower rates than at present. It could very easily happen.