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Related: About this forumRepublicans 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
The federal income tax was created to finance the Civl War in 1862. Though the South surrendered at
KPN
Jan 2023
#3
As was said, it would never pass, but you're right, this would be just one more embarrassing failure
Rhiannon12866
Jan 2023
#6
Not to mention, we already know that they're seriously fighting against themselves
Rhiannon12866
Jan 2023
#8
AllaN01Bear
(18,242 posts)1. screw the middle class and lo income .
Metaphorical
(1,603 posts)2. Insanity
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
Appomattox in 1865, they are still trying to win the war it seems.
Bayard
(22,075 posts)4. How did I miss that factoid?
Thanks!
KS Toronado
(17,247 posts)5. I hope they bring the "Fair Tax Act" to a vote
and FQX goes nuts reporting what a great deal it is for the middle class,
their lies will be discovered.
Rhiannon12866
(205,435 posts)6. As was said, it would never pass, but you're right, this would be just one more embarrassing failure
KS Toronado
(17,247 posts)7. Love to see MAGAts talking to other MAGAts
" 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
They almost resorted to fisticuffs during the Speaker vote. How embarrassing does this have to get??