[tpaine]

We are long overdue to enact new laws to increase taxpayer protections and outlaw & repeal the income tax, --- with a fair and consumption-based tax.

Many conservatives on FR oppose such a tax.. Why?

Because it's being sold with deception, half-truths and outright lies....

Why don't you give us your version then of a fair and consumption-based tax?

[Your Nightmare]

Why don't you give us your version then of a fair and consumption-based tax?

How about the Flat Tax?

[lewislynn]

Why don't you give us your version then of a fair and consumption-based tax?

I don't write tax laws but common sense tells me when I'm being lied to. 40 some states use sales taxes but for some reason you think -I- should come up with a new plan?

The Fairtax sales pitches from "the grass roots" are filled with lies.

You can start with the "sales tax rate" which isn't a sales tax rate by any standard nor is it used "to compare to the income tax"...It's a "grass roots" lie. The rate is written that way for the business. The business that would be required to collect and remit the tax...It has no direct relation whatsoever with the consumer.

If you want to know why the Fairtax is failing, aside from being a flawed plan, look in a mirror.

[lewislynn]

Oh, BTW, as to that horrible income tax and no one can get ahead because of it...Gag on this.

US has 400 billionaires now

Thank god everyone doesn't listen to you whiney naysayers.