[Toddsterpatriot]

But globalists would be unhappy, because transnational companies and foreign governments would be paying a tax that would go to expand the US economy

You think taxes expand the US economy? Which government agency do you work for?

[hedgetrimmer]

You think taxes on foreign governments and transnational corporations expand the US economy?

Constitutionally, it would. Constitutionally it would mean that citizens would not have to pay income taxes, just like in the days of our founding. More money in our pockets= improved domestic economy. Isn't that what you "free traders" are always harping? Keeping money in the pockets of citizens? No wait, you say 'consumers', that way the illegals are included.

[Mase]

You think taxes expand the US economy? Which government agency do you work for?

Good question. Hedge doesn't even understand that companies and governments don't pay taxes; consumers and citizens do. Sounds a lot like the mindset, such as it is, of a person wholly dependent on government. I think you've uncovered her connection to CISPES.

[gogogodzilla]

Taxes on foreign companies ensure that the US government receives funds without increasing the amount of tax placed on US corporations and persons.

Therefore, that ensures a lower tax rate for domestic business and keeps more money in the pockets of US consumers. (It also acts as an incentive for our consumers, who have more money to spend, to buy domestic... as the foreign goods have a higher sale price - due to the tax on foreign companies.)

Much in the same way that Florida has high fees and other taxes for the tourist industry, know full well that they will simply pass it onto the tourist. Thereby allowing Florida to be one of the few states WITHOUT a state income tax.

They get the money from the foreigners and let the residents keep theirs. Maybe we oughtta do the same?