Fair tax proposal could unite country

Atlanta Journal Constitution ^ | April 25, 2007 | KEN HOAGLAND

[SWAMPSNIPER]

“You nailed him.”

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Some folks dream of life with more government, I just want to give life a try, with as little crap as possible!
One thing I’m sure of is that you put a Rudy on a flat rock, and put my hillbilly redneck butt on another flat rock, I will likely gain weight!
Hell, I don’t really “hate” Rudy, but the little big city asshole is at least pitiful, and I do pity Rudy!
Rudy is no doubt prepared to prevail in NYC, but NYC ain’t the real reality!
NYC is the boil on my ass that Neosporin may not cure!

[Son House]

Democrats are hostile to tax payers.

[Principled]

Thanks for the ping Man50D. Interesting seeing new posters discuss the nrst... well, not new posters... posters new to the nrst...

:)

[Normal4me]

I read them all but I learn from the experts on here. ;-)

[Son House]

New tag line!

[Principled]

Good on you normal4me.

[GladesGuru]

“Hell, if Rudy’s foot caught fire, and 911 didn’t respond, he would burn slap up, when all he had to do was pick which leg to piss down!”

Aren’t you assuming Julie-Annie is still normal? He did attend some public functions in full drag. Wurprise, surprise, surprise! He was no better looking as a female.

But he was just as much a Liberal & gun grabber in drag.

[SunkenCiv]

fairtax site:freerepublic.com

Google

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Its easy to understand how bookman misses the issue pertaining to the FAIR TAX, he does’nt! Liberals are scared to death that this will catch on and will remove the bedrock of liberalism.Taking away from those that earn it and giving it to dirtbags that dont(their voters).Socialism and marxism would be damn near impossible to implement with the Fair tax.

[Son House]

Just shedding the progressive tax would help so
when the tax payers votes for the big spenders they also
are aware they are actually going to have to pay from
their own earnings.

[Bigun]

The current trade deficit is over $700 billion a year. The Fair tax would trap 20% of that in the country as tax revenue. It would be well over $100 billion a year in additional tax revenue to the government without the American Taxpayer paying one cent more than they do now.

Very astute, and I think valid, observation. Add that to the 200 billion or so currently being wasted annually in compliance costs associated with the current system and we begin to see some REAL savings!

And, I might add, our manufacturing base would return virtually overnight as the U.S. would now be the only developed country on earth where business decisions could be made without considering the tax consequences.

[unixfox]

With one tax bill, the politicians can not divide and conquer the people, with schemes to tax the other guy.

This is the reason they will NEVER pass a "fair" tax. They want control and will not give it up willingly.

[BlackbirdSST]

Been broke, many times, damn near am now, ain’t a big deal! If I get hungry I can always go trap a mess of crawdads or shoot a fat squirrel. Thing is, if I’m not free, I can’t do anything but beg, and starve! Hell, folks, Rudy couldn’t likely open a can of corned beef hash, without a Redneck to show him how. If I’m going to call someone a “leader” they should know everything I do, and more! Hell, if Rudy’s foot caught fire, and 911 didn’t respond, he would burn slap up, when all he had to do was pick which leg to piss down!

LMBO! Thanks. Country boy will survive, BTTT! Blackbird.

[Mark was here]

This is the reason they will NEVER pass a "fair" tax. They want control and will not give it up willingly.

Exactly, this is what troubles me about all these new tax schemes, it is merely at the end of the day another attempt to "control" the cookie jar.

With one tax bill for all, the control is more on the side of an undivided people.

[lucysmom]

I guess the Dems didn't like it getting a small easily knowable number.

As far as I know, the only presidential candidate openly supporting the FairTax is a Democrat.

[lucysmom]

The FairTax would give you a monthly check from the government.

[Principled]

Why the bias Lucy?

THe check is a rebate (in advance) of the taxes that will be paid on necessity level spending - not a gift.

[lucysmom]

Socialism and marxism would be damn near impossible to implement with the Fair tax.

Really? What about that monthly prebate check every duly registered household in the US would receive? A little tinkering here, and a little tinkering there, and... But no, politicians wouldn't do that, would they?

[lucysmom]

And, I might add, our manufacturing base would return virtually overnight as the U.S. would now be the only developed country on earth where business decisions could be made without considering the tax consequences.

Cause nobody would be able to figure out our secret weapon. How long do you think that advantage would last?

[BabsC]

I could live with the fair tax quite easily although I prefer the simplicity of a flat tax.

I think the flat tax keeps the IRS in place and is still easy for the politicians to manipulate.There is still no true accounting of how much comes in and where it all goes as far as the "income" tax is concerned.

There is also no reason for the 16th amendment under the Fair Tax.

The "consumption" tax, the Fair Tax requires far less paper work on your part and the total elimination of the IRS. There is also no reason for the government to have any idea of your income if you are willing to give up the "Prebate".