[groanup]

...politicians will always be politicians.

Correct. Which brings us back to one of the fundamental differences between the FairTax and the flat tax. The flat tax can be hidden by withholding. The FairTax is money out of your pocket - very well telegraphed - what, five times a day for most people?

[xcamel]

What you refuse to admit is that it doesn't work in reality. The critters will mess with the rates, the prebates, set up exemptions and all the rest.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.