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To: RetiredNow who wrote (4525)	10/16/2008 6:07:44 PM
From: Little Joe	Respond to of 6579

I agree. In addition we need to abandon the fractional reserve banking system, which simply encourages people and the country to borrow money we cannot afford and we need to rein government spending. I am always amazed that so many people continue to look to government for solutions despite the fact that the government does nothing well or efficiently. It is like hiring would like the incompetent repair man who put a roof on my house that leaks, drafty windows, leaky faucets, and electric outlets that shock you to do brain surgery. Little joe

To: RetiredNow who wrote (4525)	10/18/2008 11:32:24 AM
From: Dan B.	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6579

Glad we can agree on the fair tax! Yes, I've been to that webpage, and it is very very nice to see. Taxes are a core issue with good government. While I didn't mention trickle down, I can see why you take it as essential to my point. However, you are mistaken to do so. The core issue lies elsewhere, though I do disagree, as indeed the rich only pass on tax increases to the rest of us through pricing of goods (they have their set mortgages and lifestyles to maintain, after all, and will try to do what is needed to maintain). The core issue I see is what portion of the pie (and hence types of jobs created) do the people determine by their spending, and what portion is controlled by governmental decision. Power to the People, I say (this phrase sums up capitalism, the direct approach). Here in the real USA as we know it, neither Obama nor McCain are going to be on board with a Fair Tax so far as I can see, without tremendous public pressure the likes of which I can't yet see (but can hope for given that even you and I can agree). The Fair tax would do MUCH to rid us of the collusion between government "leaders" and large corporations. Freedom Works, Dan B.