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gandalf
ParticipantYou’re technically correct, sdduuuuuuuude…
Determination of progressive/regressive isn’t constrained to levying of taxes, and includes how such dollars are spent.
But the tax code portion, the determination of liability, percentages of income/wealth — it’s a huge component of what goes into the calculation of progressive/regressive.
Overall, I would like to see less ‘policy’ implemented through tax law — percentages, deductions, incentives, etc. The original policy objectives are often subverted, unintended consequences.
As for NO tax….
How would you pay for government then? Are there things the government does that are worthwhile?
National defense?
Roads and highways?
Clean water?
Public school system?
Police and fire?
ParticipantYou’re technically correct, sdduuuuuuuude…
Determination of progressive/regressive isn’t constrained to levying of taxes, and includes how such dollars are spent.
But the tax code portion, the determination of liability, percentages of income/wealth — it’s a huge component of what goes into the calculation of progressive/regressive.
Overall, I would like to see less ‘policy’ implemented through tax law — percentages, deductions, incentives, etc. The original policy objectives are often subverted, unintended consequences.
As for NO tax….
How would you pay for government then? Are there things the government does that are worthwhile?
National defense?
Roads and highways?
Clean water?
Public school system?
Police and fire?
ParticipantYou’re technically correct, sdduuuuuuuude…
Determination of progressive/regressive isn’t constrained to levying of taxes, and includes how such dollars are spent.
But the tax code portion, the determination of liability, percentages of income/wealth — it’s a huge component of what goes into the calculation of progressive/regressive.
Overall, I would like to see less ‘policy’ implemented through tax law — percentages, deductions, incentives, etc. The original policy objectives are often subverted, unintended consequences.
As for NO tax….
How would you pay for government then? Are there things the government does that are worthwhile?
National defense?
Roads and highways?
Clean water?
Public school system?
Police and fire?
ParticipantYou’re technically correct, sdduuuuuuuude…
Determination of progressive/regressive isn’t constrained to levying of taxes, and includes how such dollars are spent.
But the tax code portion, the determination of liability, percentages of income/wealth — it’s a huge component of what goes into the calculation of progressive/regressive.
Overall, I would like to see less ‘policy’ implemented through tax law — percentages, deductions, incentives, etc. The original policy objectives are often subverted, unintended consequences.
As for NO tax….
How would you pay for government then? Are there things the government does that are worthwhile?
National defense?
Roads and highways?
Clean water?
Public school system?
Police and fire?
ParticipantWhatever.
The Tea Party is sooooooo credible.
And actually, it’s the truth. Race is a big part of what’s happening with the GOP these days. It’s an articulated political strategy.
But back to the tax code discussion…
As a percentage of income / wealth gains, did you pay more or less tax than last year?
Do you support looking at VAT?
I don’t know if VAT is the answer. I’m pleased their looking at it.
ParticipantWhatever.
The Tea Party is sooooooo credible.
And actually, it’s the truth. Race is a big part of what’s happening with the GOP these days. It’s an articulated political strategy.
But back to the tax code discussion…
As a percentage of income / wealth gains, did you pay more or less tax than last year?
Do you support looking at VAT?
I don’t know if VAT is the answer. I’m pleased their looking at it.
ParticipantWhatever.
The Tea Party is sooooooo credible.
And actually, it’s the truth. Race is a big part of what’s happening with the GOP these days. It’s an articulated political strategy.
But back to the tax code discussion…
As a percentage of income / wealth gains, did you pay more or less tax than last year?
Do you support looking at VAT?
I don’t know if VAT is the answer. I’m pleased their looking at it.
ParticipantWhatever.
The Tea Party is sooooooo credible.
And actually, it’s the truth. Race is a big part of what’s happening with the GOP these days. It’s an articulated political strategy.
But back to the tax code discussion…
As a percentage of income / wealth gains, did you pay more or less tax than last year?
Do you support looking at VAT?
I don’t know if VAT is the answer. I’m pleased their looking at it.
ParticipantWhatever.
The Tea Party is sooooooo credible.
And actually, it’s the truth. Race is a big part of what’s happening with the GOP these days. It’s an articulated political strategy.
But back to the tax code discussion…
As a percentage of income / wealth gains, did you pay more or less tax than last year?
Do you support looking at VAT?
I don’t know if VAT is the answer. I’m pleased their looking at it.
ParticipantDitto. Complete agreement from here.
A flat tax with NO loopholes makes a heck of alot of sense.
Not sure if VAT will replace or add to tax code. I suspect the Obama people are looking at the bigger picture.
Also, Congress has a big role here. I would like to see more negotiation and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, instead of the scorched earth take-no-prisoners approach we have now. GOP propoganda, right wing talkers and Fox (GFY) News are largely to blame.
ParticipantDitto. Complete agreement from here.
A flat tax with NO loopholes makes a heck of alot of sense.
Not sure if VAT will replace or add to tax code. I suspect the Obama people are looking at the bigger picture.
Also, Congress has a big role here. I would like to see more negotiation and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, instead of the scorched earth take-no-prisoners approach we have now. GOP propoganda, right wing talkers and Fox (GFY) News are largely to blame.
ParticipantDitto. Complete agreement from here.
A flat tax with NO loopholes makes a heck of alot of sense.
Not sure if VAT will replace or add to tax code. I suspect the Obama people are looking at the bigger picture.
Also, Congress has a big role here. I would like to see more negotiation and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, instead of the scorched earth take-no-prisoners approach we have now. GOP propoganda, right wing talkers and Fox (GFY) News are largely to blame.
ParticipantDitto. Complete agreement from here.
A flat tax with NO loopholes makes a heck of alot of sense.
Not sure if VAT will replace or add to tax code. I suspect the Obama people are looking at the bigger picture.
Also, Congress has a big role here. I would like to see more negotiation and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, instead of the scorched earth take-no-prisoners approach we have now. GOP propoganda, right wing talkers and Fox (GFY) News are largely to blame.
ParticipantDitto. Complete agreement from here.
A flat tax with NO loopholes makes a heck of alot of sense.
Not sure if VAT will replace or add to tax code. I suspect the Obama people are looking at the bigger picture.
Also, Congress has a big role here. I would like to see more negotiation and cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, instead of the scorched earth take-no-prisoners approach we have now. GOP propoganda, right wing talkers and Fox (GFY) News are largely to blame.
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