To: for-q-clinton
I gave all the background numbers I used to come up with my calculations, and links to the supporting data.
Why shouldn't I be able to use percentages any way I want to make my case better and to try and make something appear worse or better than it is?
19 posted on
05/27/2006 5:30:20 AM PDT by
RobFromGa
(The FairTax cult is like Scientology, but without the movie stars)
To: RobFromGa
I see you're attempting to make a point, but how about this for an answer: because (and I'm being charitable) it's intellectually dishonest.
21 posted on
05/27/2006 5:32:04 AM PDT by
ECM
(Government is a make-work program for lawyers.)
To: RobFromGa
Why shouldn't I be able to use percentages any way I want to make my case better and to try and make something appear worse or better than it is? Either this is sarcasm or you are incredibly confused.
22 posted on
05/27/2006 5:32:26 AM PDT by
for-q-clinton
(If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
To: RobFromGa
Why shouldn't I be able to use percentages any way I want to make my case better and to try and make something appear worse or better than it is? You can. You've just done it wrong.
To: RobFromGa
Whats your beef with the FairTax?
25 posted on
05/27/2006 5:35:03 AM PDT by
heckler
(wiskey for my men, beer for my horses, rifles for sister sarah)
To: RobFromGa
Why shouldn't I be able to use percentages any way I want to make my case better and to try and make something appear worse or better than it is?Heck...if it's good enough for Washington D.C. it ought to be good enough for common serfs.
80 posted on
05/27/2006 7:17:13 AM PDT by
Osage Orange
(IMO, Bill Clinton is a odiferous black-hearted canker-blossom.....)
To: RobFromGa
Why shouldn't I be able to use percentages any way I want to make my case better and to try and make something appear worse or better than it is?Only Fair taxers have that privilege.
88 posted on
05/27/2006 8:11:46 AM PDT by
Mojave
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