>>Yes it can which is why we do not need to add another type of tax for them to abuse?
They’re pretty good at creating their own new taxes - obamacare, eg. If they wanted a VAT tax they could have gotten one before the 2010 election.
I am reminded of the Vulcan saying;”Only Nixon could have gone to China”
The democrats could not ever get a VAT tax passed without destroying the party.
If the Republicans pass it for them they have cover.