Comments on: The FairTax Plan – the opponents http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/ ...the only me I know Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:38:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Gooley http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/comment-page-1/#comment-3299 David Gooley Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:42:49 +0000 http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/#comment-3299 I read the entire blog on 1/26/2006, a few months after the posting after finding the site by random Google search. I found it to be a good rebuttal blog. Anyways, just as Boortz believes, those who oppose the FairTax have much to lose, mainly lobbyists for their jobs and politicians for their power over the people. My first recommendation to anyone is to read the actual bill and then make his or her determinations about it, rather than making determinations based on a book to illustrate the positive points about the bill. I like the fact that I would not have to pay H&R Block money to file a form where I have to pay even more money in income taxes because I did not withhold enough money throughout the year. People like Gates, Perot, and Trump know how to pay very low income tax rates. With the FairTax, they would be on the same playing field as any other person. Their purchases are greater in price, so their contributions would be greater. Would they use their businesses to avoid taxes? I wouldn't be surprised, but they would have to prove it was for business purposes rather than personal use. As for me, I do not buy much in clothing, entertainment items, etc. I believe if what I have lasts, it is fine for me. As I said, I like the idea of not having to pay H&R Block a filing fee just to pay more money to the federal government. For you opponents of the FairTax, consider what you are opposing. If you are of those who play the lottery, and you hit the jackpot, under the FairTax you would keep everything. So that $10 million would stay as $10 million rather than drop to $6 million or less. What if a family member or friend who was very rich willed you the money? You would have to pay income and death taxes on that rather than enjoying the fruits of their labor. Again, consider what you are opposing. I read the entire blog on 1/26/2006, a few months after the posting after finding the site by random Google search. I found it to be a good rebuttal blog. Anyways, just as Boortz believes, those who oppose the FairTax have much to lose, mainly lobbyists for their jobs and politicians for their power over the people. My first recommendation to anyone is to read the actual bill and then make his or her determinations about it, rather than making determinations based on a book to illustrate the positive points about the bill. I like the fact that I would not have to pay H&R Block money to file a form where I have to pay even more money in income taxes because I did not withhold enough money throughout the year. People like Gates, Perot, and Trump know how to pay very low income tax rates. With the FairTax, they would be on the same playing field as any other person. Their purchases are greater in price, so their contributions would be greater. Would they use their businesses to avoid taxes? I wouldn’t be surprised, but they would have to prove it was for business purposes rather than personal use. As for me, I do not buy much in clothing, entertainment items, etc. I believe if what I have lasts, it is fine for me. As I said, I like the idea of not having to pay H&R Block a filing fee just to pay more money to the federal government.

For you opponents of the FairTax, consider what you are opposing. If you are of those who play the lottery, and you hit the jackpot, under the FairTax you would keep everything. So that $10 million would stay as $10 million rather than drop to $6 million or less. What if a family member or friend who was very rich willed you the money? You would have to pay income and death taxes on that rather than enjoying the fruits of their labor. Again, consider what you are opposing.

]]> By: Fearless Philosophy for Free Minds http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/comment-page-1/#comment-2120 Fearless Philosophy for Free Minds Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:14:14 +0000 http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/#comment-2120 <strong>End Success-Based Taxation</strong> The Fair Tax authors recognize that the individual has the right to the fruits of his labors. As Americans, we do not pay taxes; the federal government TAKES a percentage of our money (property) based on how much we earn. Those who work the smartest ... End Success-Based Taxation

The Fair Tax authors recognize that the individual has the right to the fruits of his labors. As Americans, we do not pay taxes; the federal government TAKES a percentage of our money (property) based on how much we earn. Those who work the smartest …

]]> By: Searchlight Crusade http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/comment-page-1/#comment-2116 Searchlight Crusade Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:03:42 +0000 http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/#comment-2116 <strong>Carnival of Liberty</strong> Welcome to Carnival of Liberty the Eighth! The Law: He walks into the room, He's got a briefcase like a bomb A smile on both faces And he calls it aplomb (Al Stewart, "License to Steal") Carnival of Liberty

Welcome to Carnival of Liberty the Eighth!

The Law:

He walks into the room,
He’s got a briefcase like a bomb
A smile on both faces
And he calls it aplomb
(Al Stewart, “License to Steal”)

]]> By: Saving the world, one 1040 at a time :: The FairTax Blog http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/comment-page-1/#comment-2112 Saving the world, one 1040 at a time :: The FairTax Blog Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:10:05 +0000 http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/#comment-2112 [...] ding some of the positive and negative effects that will come with it. The second post is a response to the criticisms of Jesse Taylor of left-wing blog Pandag [...] [...] ding some of the positive and negative effects that will come with it. The second post is a response to the criticisms of Jesse Taylor of left-wing blog Pandag [...]

]]> By: dangerous liberty http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/comment-page-1/#comment-2105 dangerous liberty Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:14:52 +0000 http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/#comment-2105 <strong>Video: Neal Boortz on CSPAN</strong> Neal Boortz was on CSPAN Sunday morning. Watch his appearance here, 45 minutes, you need Real Player. Neal does his usual persuasive and eloquent job of defending liberty. I'm listening now, and cannot wait for callers, because CSPAN has some of the d... Video: Neal Boortz on CSPAN

Neal Boortz was on CSPAN Sunday morning. Watch his appearance here, 45 minutes, you need Real Player. Neal does his usual persuasive and eloquent job of defending liberty. I’m listening now, and cannot wait for callers, because CSPAN has some of the d…

]]> By: Quincy http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/comment-page-1/#comment-2104 Quincy Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:04:11 +0000 http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/#comment-2104 Brad - One point I liked seeing you assail, and would love to see other LLP bloggers hammer as well, is this: "There is NO SUCH THING as a tax on business!" Brad –

One point I liked seeing you assail, and would love to see other LLP bloggers hammer as well, is this: “There is NO SUCH THING as a tax on business!”

]]> By: Dan Melson http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/comment-page-1/#comment-2103 Dan Melson Mon, 22 Aug 2005 03:02:01 +0000 http://unrepentantindividual.com/2005/08/21/the-fairtax-plan-the-opponents/#comment-2103 42. Lot of good information. Needs more scrutiny than anyone can really give it on short notice, but philosophically it is superior to what we have. 42.

Lot of good information. Needs more scrutiny than anyone can really give it on short notice, but philosophically it is superior to what we have.

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