[KsSunflower]

Is there a difference between not raising taxes and having no new taxes?

[KellyAdmirer]

He said Californians have enough taxes already.

[Wright is right!]

"Is there a difference between not raising taxes and having no new taxes?"

I pointed out that Bush41 said "No new taxes." I also pointed out that Bush41 signed a bill increasing an EXISTING tax. Everyone looked at me as if I'd suddenly become excessively flatulent. So I've stopped pointing that out. But Bush41 never approved any "new taxes."

Michael

[1Old Pro]

Is there a difference between not raising taxes and having no new taxes?

Yes

[B Knotts]

Is there a difference between not raising taxes and having no new taxes?

I think you have nailed it.

[pogo101]

Is there a difference between not raising taxes and having no new taxes?

Sure can be. I for one would like to see revenue-neutral reform that actually RAISES (gasp!) property taxes(*) -- BUT only if there is a corresponding DECREASE in business-killing income taxes and sales taxes. The decrease has to be carved in stone -- a constitutional amendment, along with a Colorado-style spending cap -- or else it will just end up being rescinded, leaving us with ONLY a hike! (* - Reason: property taxes are much more stable than are sales and income taxes year to year. Prop 13 should be amended from allowing 2% annual increases in assessed valuations to "the percentage rate of inflation.")