Federal deficit sets yet another new record

[rehmwa 2]

I'm not missing the point you are making. But, if it smells like welfare, quacks like welfare, looks like welfare, then don't LIE to the public and call it a 'tax cut'. At least let people know what they are voting for or against.

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[billvon 3,070]

>Yes, yes, your old argument "Oh, my local sales tax is too high ===> therefore the
>Feds should send me a check".

I am not making that argument.

>If you want to correct perceived issues with state or local taxes, or users fees,
>etc, address them directly.

Agreed. Again, I am not saying that it's a good idea to "fix" local taxes with federal tax rebates. The question I was answering was "how can 95% of americans pay taxes?"