re: #609 lawhawk

The GAO has studied the issue before (in 2008) and provided the report to Congress for further evaluation.

It’s not like they (Congress, GAO, and other government entities) haven’t looked at the VAT as a possible alternative or addition to the existing tax scheme. The question is whether a VAT would have any chance of success in the current political climate. I don’t think it will, not after the HCR and forecasted fallout in November.

2008! Where was the wingnut outrage then?
I also think it’s funny that the same idiots who think the Fair Tax is a good idea are freaking out about VAT. They are essentially the same thing. It’s just another case of wingnuts opposing their own ideas if the Dems start considering them.