A tax increase on anyone at this time will solidify a Dem defeat in 2010. Amnesty or not. The last thing Americans will stand for is another encroachment on their income. It's bad enough as it is. I can't see the Dems being that stupid, but who knows...
1. a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
2. sheepskin coat: a coat made of sheepskin
Definitely luxury items. So yeah, let's tax the hell out of 'em!