[E. Pluribus Unum]

Meaning they actually have to pay taxes, instead of having taxes paid to them.

[West Texas Chuck]

“Experts” is that somebody from out of town, or a drip under pressure?

[jimbo123]

It took 4 people to write this drivel for the Washington Compost?

[Kenny]

"Right now, we have a strongly progressive income tax. High-income people are paying a higher share of income in taxes than lower-income people,”

I thought the rich were getting out of paying taxes. Which is it?

[nhwingut]

I thought the rich didn’t pay their fair share. Now they argue that the rich pay more than the poor. LOL!

[Sacajaweau]

Somebody finally did a little homework and realizes that 999 is just the old salesman's gimmick.

Catchy isn't it!! You see it in every ad every day!!!

[RC2]

If a person is an American citizen, then they have to have skin in the game. Everyone pays or no one pays......Just the way it is.

[Blood of Tyrants]

low- and middle-income Americans would pay more.

Low income people now pay NOTHING. I would have no problem if they had some skin in the game.

[Steely Tom]

Does being unemployed hurt the poor?

Sorry. Dumb question.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"For starters, about 30 million of the poorest households pay neither income taxes nor Social Security or Medicare levies....And you are adding both a 9 percent sales tax and 9 percent income tax. So we know they will be worse off”

That makes no flippin' sense. They don't pay income tax but adding a 9% income tax makes them worse off. Huh?

[umgud]

“Right now, we have a strongly progressive income tax. High-income people are paying a higher share of income in taxes than lower-income people,”

And the greedy bastards still aren't paying their fair share. /s

[Presbyterian Reporter]

The liberals will hammer Cain on 999 as hurting the poor.

The conservatives don’t like 999 because it implements a new Federal Sales Tax and conservatives don’t trust govt.

Cain needs to tone down his 999 plan and instead focus on reducing the cost of govt.

[Bigun]

I have only one thing to say.

We will never again be a truly FREE people for so long as we continue to abide the communist inspired, class warfare inducing, income tax and the IRS!

[fantail 1952]

As an SS recipentwith very little outside income and very little chance of any, the 999 plan does disturb me somewhat.

With my income, 9% would make it my largest expense outside rent and food. Then, adding 9% sales tax on all purchases would mean an effective increase of more than 14%.

Where is the savings for the millions of people just like me?

[italianquaker]

“High-income people are paying a higher share of income in taxes than lower-income people”

Somebody should tell the idiot in the white house

[Proud2BeRight]

When did terms like fair share and everyone having skin in the game become achievers pay while parasites live off the achievers?

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Folks, have you seen the so called poor!!! TVs, I-Pods, fancy cars, $200.00 sneakers, expensive clothing of all sorts, and....they should not pay a sales tax??? And......and what about the vast underground that skates free of any taxation. Mr. Cain, I do not say that your 9-9-9 plan is the end all, but it is a start. This screwed up present tax system must go!!! And....with it the destruction of a good part of the IRS which alone would save billions!!! Onward, Cain!!! The people are behind you!!!! You are indeed a true Profile in Courage!!!

[Responsibility2nd]

Cain’s ‘9-9-9’ tax plan hits poor, helps wealthy, experts say

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Bonus!

Yet another reason why 999 is good for America.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

“The poor” aren’t paying their fair share...TAX THE POOR!

If the lowest earners paid the highest percentage of their income and it started decreasing around $25,000, it would be a good incentive for improving their skill set and value in the market place.

You could make workers under 25 exempt.

[editor-surveyor]

Someone needs to convince Cain to shitcan his 999.