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The Fair or Flat Tax is just a slimy way of saying, tax the poor. Since you can fool most of the people most of the time these days, that might work. It's definitely a better strategy (more deceptive) than an all out tax the poor plan. Is that the Republican angle?
The POOR already pay taxes.. They buy something, they pay a tax on it..
This is both a DEM and REPUB angle..
Do you think the DEMS are more sensitive to the POOR or do you think they pander to the poor so they will continue to vote for them!?
Do you think the REPUBS are more sensitive to Upper Class or do you think they pander to them so they will continue to vote for them!?
Both parties pick and angle/hot topic and pander for votes. They give don't give TWO CRAPS about the real issues, they just want your vote.. and in case you have not noticed, neither has done jack crap about the economy.. it sux when Bush was in office it is SUX now.. both parties answer for the economy is to BLAME the other side..
Good point, but even as a liberal, I think two of those (Energy, Ed) things should be cut, one (military) extremely decreased and the other (border security) rethought.
Couldn't agree more, but untill then they have to be payed for. Im forced to elp pay for them , why should 47% of American workers get a walk?
Lets step off track for a minute and go to a simple question. Do you personaly think all Americans should contribute to the costs of running this country?
Sure, and I also support a (modest) wealth tax, since the wealthy receive far more benefit from government than do the non-wealthy.
If you doubt this, just try putting your wealth (and your person) in a third world country and see how safe you and your wealth are.
Couldn't agree more, but untill then they have to be payed for. Im forced to elp pay for them , why should 47% of American workers get a walk?
I think every American should get a tax exemption for the cost to pay for basic necessities, such as basic shelter, basic food, basic clothing, etc.. Everything after that should be taxed at a flat rate.
I think every American should get a tax exemption for the cost to pay for basic necessities, such as basic shelter, basic food, basic clothing, etc.. Everything after that should be taxed at a flat rate.
Basically, you agree with the current tax structure then. Currently, everyone pays the same rate on income up to a certain percent. Then everyone pays the same rate on the next level. And then everyone pays the same rate on the next level. So wealthy people get the same rate as everyone else. If they don't like paying more on the upper levels, they are free to not make income that puts them in the upper levels.
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