Posted on 11/06/2008 4:11:01 PM PST by Man50D
There is much to say in these, the days after the election so I'll be brief as I share a few thoughts about the FairTax in the days ahead.
FairTax.org is non-partisan, but I know the same cannot be said for many of our supporters. And, as such, I suspect yesterday's results came as a disappointment for some. For me, I look at things through many lenses--as a father, as a taxpayer, as an American, as National Communications Director for FairTax.org. For my FairTax.org role in particular, I see both challenges and incredible opportunities in the days ahead for our great cause.
Let me explain.
In the past year, the FairTax has achieved historical support in Congress mostly via Republican backing in the House and Senate. With yesterday's returns, GOP ranks--including FairTax supporters--were thinned both by retirement decisions and the ballot box, meaning come January we'll be rebuilding our co-sponsorship levels. Yet, that challenge is a welcome one for it affords us the opportunity to remind grassroots supporters, as well as national political figures, that the FairTax is not a Republican issue. Nor is it Democrat. It's an American one and in this, one of our darkest financial hours in decades, it's the solution we need to save the American economy.
So for Republicans or Democrats (or any other political stripe for that matter) with their retirement or college savings plans being decimated by a falling stock market, the FairTax is the solution. For Republicans or Democrats trying to make their mortgage payments and keep a roof over their heads, the FairTax is the solution (after all, most banks don't bother asking your political party when foreclosing). For Republicans or Democrats whose jobs were shipped overseas for cheaper production costs and favorable taxation, the FairTax is the solution. And for a way to jumpstart the American economy with a $10 trillion dollar stimulus program funded with private investments, the FairTax is the solution.
You know, we heard a lot about change this election and we couldn't agree more. Let us focus on real change: Bringing power back to people, not just powerful Washington insiders. Don't think for a second that "our enemy" is either Democrats or Republicans. Indeed, the tax code is manipulated by both parties in Congress alike with reckless abandon to punish enemies and reward supporters at the hands of well-heeled lobbyists and their privileged access to Congressional tax-writing committees. Ending that practice is the kind of change we seek.
So what happens now?
In short: We press on. We'll be working hard to forge new relationships in Washington, while continuing to grow our base at the grassroots level online and via new offline activities, including our new FairTax Advanced Tactics "camp." State leaders are forging ahead with new strategies to help each other and expand the base outside our centers of strength. We've seen several FairTax "distorters" turned back at the polls. We've made incredible progress in the past year, and we plan to continue that momentum. Our campaign has always been the people of America--of all political beliefs--versus the entrenched interests that surround the income tax system. In this, nothing has changed. We need now to work harder than ever to tell union members how the FairTax will keep jobs here in America, and explain to political leaders how the FairTax can unburden the poor, give small business the needed tax freedom to form and prosper and unlock the genius of American productivity and investment.
Furthermore, FairTax.org leadership is continuing to work to bring in new high-profile advocates, including some key Democrat leadership figures. We're also thrilled to announce a closer relationship with Governor Mike Huckabee, the former GOP presidential candidate and major FairTax supporter. As you know, Huck helped gain national attention for the FairTax during his run for the White House. Look for promotion of the FairTax on his new Fox show "Huckabee," on radio and in print with his new book, Do the Right Thing, in the coming days.
As you can see, the days ahead hold incredible opportunity for the FairTax cause. Let's go!
Ken Hoagland National Communications Director FairTax.org
Better NO TAX! Starve em out. A tea Party is on the adgenda. What is Boston Tea Party Day. We should make a new holiday.
no doubt... time to drain the swamp
Yep. I got all cashed in and spending NADA. I cashed out the 401 cause I lost a lot of it but I figure with the Obama depression coming the deflation will make up for it.
Huckabee is on board for the FairTax... Romney has said that he “likes the idea”, but hedged that he hasn’t studied it enough... Time to hit the books Mitt... Toss your ‘advisors’ aside and LETS TRANSFORM THIS NATION!
Anyone know where the rest of the “gop leadership” stands on this?
The FairTax is the ONLY BEST solution. I just finished both book 1 & 2. I'm convinced and sold out on it!
Where do we go from here? I can't very well call or write Tom Perriello or Mark Warner or Jim Webb and ask them to support the FairTax.
We as a people need to go over their heads somehow.
At this point the FT is the only way to compete in the battle of tax cuts.
This eliminates federal income tax. Not reduce or redirect, eliminates.
Made a contribution to keep the movement going. Better than contributing to the Republican Party. Republican Party left me, so I’ll support whatever new Conservative Party the come up with...or [IF] they’re able to take back the Republican Party from RINOS and Country Clubers.
FairTax bump.
As far as the people being in charge thanks for the laugh I needed today.
Now, who else to support in my limited small, but money-where-my-values-are way? Heritage.org? Are they into building the next [true] Conservative leaders? Right now, it's NOT the RNC! I heard Senator Jim DeMint on Mark Levin and he is heading up an orgaization to build up and promote a new generation of "Conservative" Senators. www.senateconservatives.com. I don't know how effective he'll be, but Mark was encouraged.
That’s what I like to see — a guy who takes defeat lying down. Great for the future of the nation.
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