[Capitalism2003]

another side note..

2004--Libertarians realize they will never be a major party.

2005--Libertarians begin to run (and win) as Republicans.

2006--Libertarian Caucus formed within the Republican party...They push the GOP further to the right...eventually reducing taxes by 90% on every American.

2010--Average tax rate for Americans = 5%

--Government's only functions are roads, courts, and defense (maybe a library or two)

--America reaches 35 trillion dollar GDP.

--The only democrats left are in the history books

:)

[LenS]

You're dreaming. Why? Because the core issue of no compromise for the Libertarian Party is drugs, just like abortion is the core no compromise issue for the Democrats. And drug legalization is not an acceptable issue for much of the Republican Party, especially the social conservatives. So Libertarians will continue to be a fringe party.

[weikel]

Were of the same mind on this.

[M. Peach]

What a wonderful idea it would be to privatize as many governmental agencies as possible - education for one - and let the free market determine competence and success.

However, like Will Rogers said, "The politicians won't do it for 2 main reasons - the people want it and it makes sens."

The politicians would never risk losing their control and power by promoting and sanctioning it.....

What's your opinion?

[JZoback]

2006--Libertarian Caucus formed within the Republican party...They push the GOP further to the right...eventually reducing taxes by 90% on every American.

Thanks for the laugh.

In principle I agree our income tax rate should be around 0% to 3 %. That dream is never going to happen.

Hears a hint: The Libertarian Party will never get enough support from the general public to pass that type of policy until they clean up their positions on drugs and abortion.

The vast majority of Americans are completely clueless on what affects their lives. Most think what was on the last Simpson's episode is far more important than what their congress critter is stealing from them.

[B. Rabbit]

another side note..

2004--Libertarians realize they will never be a major party.

2005--Libertarians begin to run (and win) as Republicans.

2006--Libertarian Caucus formed within the Republican party...They push the GOP further to the right...eventually reducing taxes by 90% on every American.

2010--Average tax rate for Americans = 5%

--Government's only functions are roads, courts, and defense (maybe a library or two)

--America reaches 35 trillion dollar GDP.

--The only democrats left are in the history books :) It's a wonderful dream... I hope it comes true. Bush is a great leader. There. That's my preface statement. The country is in FAR better hands than it has been since Reagen, especially considering world events since his Oath. Now, I can't see the underlying purpose behind every one of his ideas. Cutting taxes like this and then jacking up spending really, on a conservative level, doesn't seem to make sense. Hopefully, there is a plan that I am not seeing.