Posted on 12/10/2007 8:09:06 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Unfortunately Huckabee loves taxes and larger government.
Ron Paul is not being taken seriously by many and he is not perfect, but he is better than most. Since many of the potential voters were born after 1977 they view the government as a normal. They have no idea where we came from and what makes this country truly great.
25% for over $100K and still have to pay property taxes, state taxes, etc.? No deductions? This doesn’t make much sense for the average business owner...
Under Fred Thompson's plan, you could opt to stick with the current tax plan or go onto the flat tax.
That's nothing. My guy wants to eliminate the IRS. Completely.
I'll stick with the real federalist who's whooping Fred's butt in fundraising and grassroots support, thanks.
This is an additional layer of complexity to the tax code if it keeps the previous and adds to it. The flat rates are on top of sales, property, state taxes, etc.
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Oooo-kay. The Jim Beam kicked in or what?
“I wish that Fred was a conservative.”
Your wish is granted - he is.
“Unfortunately Huckabee loves taxes and larger government.”
Yes, he does.
I LOVE THAT SONG!
Huckster, the Harriet Miers candidate, has a theme song!
no one’s going to enjoy paying a 30% tax on a new car.
That's Mike Huckabee's plan, not Fred's. A large sales tax would drive much commerce underground (aka the "black market") IMO.
The best way to promote any of these tax plans that go outside the status quo. Find a country that was similar to ours under their old plan, who implemented a flat or fair tax, and show the benefits it brought to the majority of the people of that country.
You're not calling Huckabee a federalist are you?
Oh, yeah.... I get it now.
You’re waiting for Ron Paul to ladle you out your serving of rainbow stew!
This is his own doing. He marginalized himself right quick.
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