It will NEVER happen. The tax lawyer lobby is too strong.
"It will NEVER happen. The tax lawyer lobby is too strong."
I think you might be underestimating the the strength of character of GW. If he wants it bad enough, he'll get it.
Your point is well taken, but we outnumber the Bastards!
And, WE VOTE!
It will NEVER happen. The tax lawyer lobby is too strong.
Right, besides do we want to pay 20% VAT (on the top of state sale tax) on ALL services, goods food and medicine like Europeans do ?
Think about all the Not for Profit political organizations on the Left. Will they have hssy fits!
AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees) is shitting over the possibility.
NOT unless you make it a national referendum.
As strong as that lobby is, Congress uses the tax codes to reward some and punnish others. It's the #1 tool that gives Congress its power over the country.
Congress will never give up that power, not without a fight.
Mark
Never say never, but I doubt it is likely. I had one immediate thought when I read your post: W wants to pick a fight with lawyers. Tax lawyers are good - since the common folk don't have one. Trail lawyers like John Edwards are hated by many Americans - seen as ambulance chasers. There are values, principles, and taxes involved - all in one issue. It might not happen, but it could do in Edwards and anyone else that has made their millions by suing "evil" corporations.
"Tax lobby too strong"
The most powerful lobby in the world goes by the name "American Public". If THEY pressure our leaders, there can be no resistance.