[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Yeah, because libertarians and fiscal conservatives love fee-based taxation, and would never go for the elimination of the IRS

The Fair Tax is a pipe dream, bub. Besides, Huckabee was a recent convert to it when it became political expedient.

Huckabee will never address the spending equation. But he will give "prebates" to losers on welfare and illegal aliens.

[dan1123]

The Fair Tax is a pipe dream, bub.

Kind of like "President Ron Paul"...

Huckabee will never address the spending equation. But he will give "prebates" to losers on welfare and illegal aliens.

States specifically do not tax certain items in order to reduce the tax burden on the poor. The "prebate" is a way around listing a set of basic needs to not tax. It's about simplification. Using the HHS federal poverty calculation also eliminates the need for another government job or department.