[Thermalseeker]

If I show you I am correct, would you agree that it is extremely misleading on the fairtax folks part to say their rate is 23%?

If you show me you are correct without changing the plan to suit your opinions, I might agree. However, I should caution you I am already pretty sure what you are going to say and it has already been successfully refuted by literally dozens of economists who support the FairTax.

Take your best shot and I'll get back to you later.....

[Always Right]

There is really no debate on the issue.  Here's some sources for you, if you wish:

FairTax from Wikipedia

Fair Tax not what it appears

And even the fairtax FAQ admits it, if you bother to read down to Question 47...

ABOUT THE FAIRTAX

47.  I know the FairTax rate is 23 percent when compared to current income and Social Security rate quotes. What is the rate of the sales tax at the retail counter?

30 percent.