The point is, if the NRST were publicized, and explained in a non-partisan manner (not using attempts to mislead and deceive, like calling it a "Fair Tax") it would be overwhelmingly rejected.
A complete cross section? How many people are registered to post on FR? What fraction is that of the adult population of workers? Double, or even triple it to include lurkers, what fraction of that of the adult population. People who post on FR have to own a computer, be literate in computer use, have the time and education to read, analyze and post. Who's profile is that?
Please point out the except from HR2525, the active bill, where poor people will not have to pay the NRST (except the provision that anyone can fill out an intrusive government forms asking personal information about household and occupants, much like the last census). If it's there it has been a recent change. If no recent change, then who're you trying to fool?
You've been stomping for this bonehead idea for years. How much do you make a year, Principled? If you eleminated your fed and FICA how much would that offset the purchases you normally make during that same period.
If you make high pay, then you're ok; if you make low pay then you're screwed, unless you fill out government forms monthly. Or if you're older and living on your retirement, you're screwed, unless you fill out the same forms as often.
After the NRST has been in effect for a couple years, how many people will end up filling that paperwork? Hummm? And what kind of watchdog organization will have to exeist to enforce honesty in those new returns? Would it be something like an organization that it is claimed to have been eliminated, the acronym for which started with an "I" and ended with an "S"? Hummmm?
So, post the new revision to HR2525. Maybe I'll change my tune. 