I remember when ‘conservatives’ were 100% against Clinton/algore’s attempt to install a VAT tax.... Now many of those so called conservatives, Rush in particular, are calling Cruz the most conservative candidate. Rush the one, who was exposed in taking secret meals with Schumer and Graham to get ‘amnesty’ talking points way back in 2011.
Cruz tax plan — the VAT.
My favorite tax is the ‘national sales tax’ [’fair tax’], but a VAT is multi-layered, right? At every level of sales?
The VAT: Coming Soon To A Campaign Stop Near You (Cruz Tax Plan)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3394643/posts
American Enterprise Institute | February 8 | Alan D. Viard
‘Moreover, their proposed VATs would be largely invisible to the public because they would not be listed on customer receipts or pay stubs ...’
Right. A tax must be as visible as possible. Hidden taxes are the worst.
I started a vanity on the Cruz vat tax and am encountering interesting counter-points in his defense ...
Does the Cruz VAT Tax Solidify Trade Deficit? [aw!m vanity]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3417026/posts
Got to run.
FRegards ....