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Flat Tax Outpaces 9-9-9 in Poll, Notably Among Conservatives
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| 11-25-2011
| Gary Langer
Posted on 10/25/2011 8:53:31 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: shield; casinva; bullypulpit
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posted on
10/25/2011 8:55:42 PM PDT
by
smoothsailing
(http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
To: smoothsailing
It is simpler, it doesn’t require a new national tax and the “opportunity” zones that will require a new bureaucracy and another smack at federalism.
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posted on
10/25/2011 8:57:18 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
To: smoothsailing
The flat tax makes infinitely more sense than that “9-9-9” BS that would add yet another tax and yet another federal bureaucracy to collect it!
Or that “fair” tax scheme that is so bad its supporters have to lie about the actual tax rate - or maybe they just flunked fifth-grade math...
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posted on
10/25/2011 8:58:33 PM PDT
by
Redbob
(W.W.J.B.D.: "What Would Jack Bauer Do?")
To: GeronL; smoothsailing
It’s a real shame Perry doesn’t have the mental equipment necessary to defend a flat tax in a debate.
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posted on
10/25/2011 8:59:13 PM PDT
by
NoMitt
To: smoothsailing
>>>>> “very conservative” Americans, a key GOP voting group. They hold favorable views of a flat tax by a broad 68-28..I like the Perry plan too.
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:00:44 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
To: NoMitt
Perry is asked about his tax proposal:
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:02:08 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
To: Reagan Man
Does it touch corporate taxes?
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:02:43 PM PDT
by
BenKenobi
(Honkeys for Herman! 10 percent is enough for God; 9 percent is enough for government)
To: Reagan Man
The Forbes plan is okay, its Perry I have no like for.
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:03:03 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
To: GeronL
LOL! I damn near hit “Perry” coming up my drive tonight!
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:04:48 PM PDT
by
smoothsailing
(http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
To: All
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:05:53 PM PDT
by
musicman
(Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
To: smoothsailing
Btw, the Tax Foundation initial analysis of the Perry flat tax plan.
LINK"Overall, the Perry flat tax plan would be a boon to long-term economic growth and increasing the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy. While it could be criticized for not immediately replacing the current system with a simpler tax code, it does offer taxpayers the opportunity for "self-help tax reform." In this way, it allows taxpayers the choice between the current complicated tax code and a simpler, single-rate tax code.
From a political perspective, the optional nature of the plan frees politicians from taking on the special interests directly. These special interest provisions will decrease in importance as people gravitate to the new simplified tax system.
The plan will undoubtedly be criticized for not being revenue neutral in the short run. But it is clear that the authors put economic growth and competitiveness ahead of revenue neutrality. Considering the state of the economy today, that is probably a good decision."
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:06:03 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
To: GeronL
The Forbes plan is okay, its Perry I have no like for. Please list the things you like about Forbes Plan and do not like about Perry's Plan.
To: BenKenobi
From the Tax Foundation:
LINK•Cut the corporate income tax rate to 20 percent while eliminating most tax provisions: The plan would lower the current 35 percent corporate income tax rate to 20 percent while eliminating most corporate tax deductions. The R&D tax credit would be retained and corporations would be able to fully expense their capital investments.
Assessment: This part of the plan would instantly make the U.S. one of the most attractive places for investment in the world. Cutting the federal corporate tax rate to 20 percent would bring the overall U.S. rate to roughly 25 percent when accounting for state taxes. This would bring the U.S. rate in line with the OECD average of 25 percent and the Chinese rate of 25 percent. Cutting the corporate tax rate will have a significant and lasting impact on long-term economic growth.
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:09:26 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
To: Reagan Man
Thanks for posting. This part bears repeating...
"From a political perspective, the optional nature of the plan frees politicians from taking on the special interests directly. These special interest provisions will decrease in importance as people gravitate to the new simplified tax system."
The old code would wither away over time.
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:11:55 PM PDT
by
smoothsailing
(http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
To: Cincinatus' Wife; RoosterRedux; jonrick46; deepbluesea; RockinRight; TexMom7; potlatch; ...
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:12:24 PM PDT
by
shield
(Rev 2:9 Woe unto those who say they are Judahites and are not, but are of the syna GOG ue of Satan.)
To: Reagan Man
9 percent > 20 percent I’m afraid.
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:14:24 PM PDT
by
BenKenobi
(Honkeys for Herman! 10 percent is enough for God; 9 percent is enough for government)
To: Irish Eyes
The flat tax is fine. I did not say Perry's "plan", I said Perry!
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:15:38 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
To: smoothsailing
Interesting poll numbers, smoothsailing.
So I guess we have these three choices:
1. Herman Cain - Fair Tax
2. Rick Perry - Flat Tax
3. Barack Obama - Fat Tax
From the looks of things... I think we can be confident we will win the election in 2012!
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:16:57 PM PDT
by
casinva
To: BenKenobi
The 9% sales tax in Cain’s 999 makes it DOA.
Btw, its “<” for less and “>” for more.
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posted on
10/25/2011 9:18:28 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
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