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Rhiannon12866

(205,435 posts)
Sun Jan 22, 2023, 11:11 PM Jan 2023

Republicans Introduce INSANE New Bill that BACKFIRES IMMEDIATELY - Meidas Touch



The McCarthy deal with the MAGA members of his conference included bringing a vote on the Fair Tax Act to the floor, an asinine plan from right wing extremists which would eliminate all taxes for billionaires to be replaced by a massive increase in taxes on the middle and lower classes. Meidas Contributor Troy breaks down the political disaster facing House Republicans.


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Republicans Introduce INSANE New Bill that BACKFIRES IMMEDIATELY - Meidas Touch (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 OP
screw the middle class and lo income . AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #1
Insanity Metaphorical Jan 2023 #2
The federal income tax was created to finance the Civl War in 1862. Though the South surrendered at KPN Jan 2023 #3
How did I miss that factoid? Bayard Jan 2023 #4
I hope they bring the "Fair Tax Act" to a vote KS Toronado Jan 2023 #5
As was said, it would never pass, but you're right, this would be just one more embarrassing failure Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #6
Love to see MAGAts talking to other MAGAts KS Toronado Jan 2023 #7
Not to mention, we already know that they're seriously fighting against themselves Rhiannon12866 Jan 2023 #8

Metaphorical

(1,603 posts)
2. Insanity
Mon Jan 23, 2023, 12:40 AM
Jan 2023

I cannot even imagine someone in the upper brackets calling for this bill. They are usually far more subtle about their tax theft.

KPN

(15,646 posts)
3. The federal income tax was created to finance the Civl War in 1862. Though the South surrendered at
Mon Jan 23, 2023, 02:14 AM
Jan 2023

Appomattox in 1865, they are still trying to win the war it seems.

KS Toronado

(17,247 posts)
5. I hope they bring the "Fair Tax Act" to a vote
Mon Jan 23, 2023, 02:29 AM
Jan 2023

and FQX goes nuts reporting what a great deal it is for the middle class,
their lies will be discovered.

KS Toronado

(17,247 posts)
7. Love to see MAGAts talking to other MAGAts
Mon Jan 23, 2023, 02:50 AM
Jan 2023

" republicans want a 30% sales tax on everything " ? Arguments between them could get quite interesting.
Meanwhile moderate Rs will be leaving the party. Yes Kevin bring it to a floor vote!

Rhiannon12866

(205,435 posts)
8. Not to mention, we already know that they're seriously fighting against themselves
Mon Jan 23, 2023, 04:33 AM
Jan 2023

They almost resorted to fisticuffs during the Speaker vote. How embarrassing does this have to get??

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