tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post5423958373213467444..comments2023-12-29T21:34:44.579-05:00Comments on Political Yen/Yang: Clinton, McCain Win in New HampshireLA Sunsethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-23794651971496616802008-01-11T05:16:00.000-05:002008-01-11T05:16:00.000-05:00LAThank you for your answer. I'll try to study up...LA<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your answer. I'll try to study up some more on this and maybe on another post we can discuss it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-84801894126282610772008-01-10T22:36:00.000-05:002008-01-10T22:36:00.000-05:00Rocket,//Why should I as a non resident US citizen...Rocket,<BR/><BR/><EM>//Why should I as a non resident US citizen have to pay for Americans Social Security etc at 23% when I buy something.//</EM><BR/><BR/>It looks bad for foreign tourists and ex-pats when they visit. But when all is said and done, you won't be paying any more than you are now.<BR/><BR/><EM>//I can live with 5% but 23% is a bit skyward and surely anti consumerist.//</EM><BR/><BRLA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-39302854392656150062008-01-10T17:47:00.000-05:002008-01-10T17:47:00.000-05:00I'm a novice on this FT but I have read a bit on i...I'm a novice on this FT but I have read a bit on it since it was brought up on this blog and I have run several businesses in my life.<BR/><BR/>Maybe some of you guys can illuminate me as to your feelings.<BR/><BR/>"The FairTax would broaden the tax base to include all 300 million Americans and an estimated 30 million to 40 million foreign tourists and visitors"<BR/><BR/>Above from Wiki<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-66696141731512483112008-01-10T11:47:00.000-05:002008-01-10T11:47:00.000-05:00One of the criticisms I've heard against the FT is...One of the criticisms I've heard against the FT is that it might spark a black market to get around the 24 percent tax. Not sure I totally agree but I think Mustang's comment pretty much sums it up. It's pretty hard to change anything in DC, which is why it's funny to hear everyone talking about change.A.C. McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961702447997409190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-91742911089914574322008-01-09T18:32:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:32:00.000-05:00Mustang,//But I do not think that a flat tax has a...Mustang,<BR/><BR/><EM>//But I do not think that a flat tax has a snowball's chance in hell even if there were only two democrats in the House or Senate.//</EM><BR/><BR/>It's a long shot. But I never say impossible, even in politics. It may not happen in my lifetime, but at some point someone that wants to get elected or re-elected may be forced to look at it.LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-15899489731165317912008-01-09T18:29:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:29:00.000-05:00Greg,//According to exit polls, Obama won the inde...Greg,<BR/><BR/><EM>//According to exit polls, Obama won the independent vote by 8 points. Hillary won the registered Dems.//</EM><BR/><BR/>And the women vote. By 12 %.LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-29618006355860130092008-01-09T18:27:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:27:00.000-05:00AC,//Question is who does he endorse? //My guess i...AC,<BR/><BR/><EM>//Question is who does he endorse? //</EM><BR/><BR/>My guess is, it would be McCain. But don't bet any paychecks on it. I also thought Obama was going to win NH.LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-79129553961727796202008-01-09T14:04:00.000-05:002008-01-09T14:04:00.000-05:00I would love nothing more than to see the Fair Tax...<EM>I would love nothing more than to see the Fair Tax implemented and see the income tax go down into history as one of the most oppressive forms of taxation ever in the history of mankind.</EM><BR/><BR/>I agree with you LA. But I do not think that a flat tax has a snowball's chance in hell even if there were only two democrats in the House or Senate. Special interests, you know. Besides, theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-7304523692052263432008-01-09T13:34:00.000-05:002008-01-09T13:34:00.000-05:00LAS, I finally found some numbers on that issue, f...LAS, I finally found some numbers on that issue, from Politico. According to exit polls, Obama won the independent vote by 8 points. Hillary won the registered Dems.<BR/><BR/>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/7809.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-55636094932714683262008-01-09T12:54:00.000-05:002008-01-09T12:54:00.000-05:00LAS: Wasn't NH a state where independents can vote...LAS: <I>Wasn't NH a state where independents can vote in the primary? </I><BR/><BR/>Right - that was my point (even though Obama didn't win). In NH, the independents could vote, and they helped McCain and Obama. I doubt they will do as well in restricted primaries. On the other hand, what weakens them in the primary (their appeal to independents) helps them in the general election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-20825992999420277062008-01-09T12:41:00.000-05:002008-01-09T12:41:00.000-05:00As much as I love what Fred stands for, he's not a...As much as I love what Fred stands for, he's not able to communicate it very well. He'll drop after losing SC. <BR/><BR/>Question is who does he endorse? I just can't see him throwing behind Mitt or Huck. Probably McCain but Giuliani is still possible. Either way, I believe the love affair of the media towards McCain will disappear if he becomes the nominee in an effort to rattle him. And he A.C. McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961702447997409190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-67121710339228036742008-01-09T12:00:00.000-05:002008-01-09T12:00:00.000-05:00Mustang,//I do not agree with McCain’s views on so...Mustang,<BR/><BR/><EM>//I do not agree with McCain’s views on solving our problem with illegal immigrants.//</EM><BR/><BR/>If that's the only disagreement you have with him, then - in <B>this</B> election - you have a good thing going. <BR/><BR/>As you know, I would love nothing more than to see the Fair Tax implemented and see the income tax go down into history as one of the most oppressive LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-58014392705579672412008-01-09T11:56:00.000-05:002008-01-09T11:56:00.000-05:00Greg,//When the party faithful shows up to express...Greg,<BR/><BR/><EM>//When the party faithful shows up to express itself, Hillary will do well. In states where independents aren't allowed to vote in the primary, Hillary will have an even bigger advantage.//</EM><BR/><BR/>Wasn't NH a state where independents can vote in the primary? Everywhere I read or watch, they say that the independents carried McCain to victory. One can only assume that theLA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-62928219914463933222008-01-09T10:51:00.000-05:002008-01-09T10:51:00.000-05:00On the democratic side, I want everyone to realize...On the democratic side, I want everyone to realize that the change democratic hopefuls keep talking about is what we will have left for ourselves after taxes. I earnestly believe that if voters elect a democrat in November, it will not be long after that before another horrific terrorist attack within our borders. Raise your hand if you think that any leader in the Middle East respects a femaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-15094038735069150112008-01-09T09:30:00.000-05:002008-01-09T09:30:00.000-05:00That's good for college kids and it may work with ...<I>That's good for college kids and it may work with them.</I><BR/><BR/>As you know, I work for a municipality. I see <I>hoards</I> of high school and college kids coming in to register to vote. They tend to like Obama, as far as I can tell. The young vote could make a real difference.<BR/><BR/>Also, notice the Republicans are getting about 1/2 the number of voters in their primary as the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-4348535464769961222008-01-09T09:26:00.000-05:002008-01-09T09:26:00.000-05:00I'm "unenrolled" (ie., registered to vote under no...I'm "unenrolled" (ie., registered to vote under no particular party) in my state. The question for me will be whether I want to vote in the Republican primary for my guy - McCain - or whether I want to vote in the Democratic primary to help the candidate least likely to beat McCain if he gets the nomination. That would be Hillary. Tough call. What do you guys think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-52131575911228369112008-01-09T09:24:00.000-05:002008-01-09T09:24:00.000-05:00So the crying worked!Obama looks good in general p...So the crying worked!<BR/><BR/>Obama looks good in general polls b/c he attracts a lot of independents. When the party faithful shows up to express itself, Hillary will do well. In states where independents aren't allowed to vote in the primary, Hillary will have an even bigger advantage.<BR/><BR/>Same story for McCain.<BR/><BR/>The real test is whether McCain & Obama can attract the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-87035709644203444072008-01-09T06:19:00.000-05:002008-01-09T06:19:00.000-05:00//From your side, how did the experts get it so wr...<EM>//From your side, how did the experts get it so wrong?//</EM><BR/><BR/>As I said in the post, I think the media played a huge part by trumping up Obama as the "Golden Child". But as for how the pollsters got it wrong? The old saying goes, there's more than one way to skin a cat - well, there's also more than one way to skew a poll.LA Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445498119590721449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10276952.post-40844288713446782572008-01-09T05:44:00.000-05:002008-01-09T05:44:00.000-05:00HI LAAh those pollsters! Gotta love'emAs of today...HI LA<BR/><BR/>Ah those pollsters! Gotta love'em<BR/><BR/>As of today all candidates will become tearful friendly.<BR/><BR/>From your side, how did the experts get it so wrong?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com