Why Don't the Other 5 Support the Fair Tax?

Three reasons:

1. FEAR
2. FEAR
3. FEAR

There's alot at stake - money, power, fame, leadership, ego, pride, status, endorsements, "the election."

When there's alot at stake, MOST people tend to take fewer risks.

Think about it this way, if I sat a 3-inch-wide beam on the floor right down the middle of your living room, you could probably walk across it just fine without too much fear, right?

BUT, if I put it so that it 40-stories up in the air, spans across a busy city, atop 2 tall 40-story-buildings, I'm thinking you'd be white with fear at the thought of walking across it, right? Why? Because there's alot (i.e. your life) at stake!

Maybe they're afraid of, oh, let's just pick a few:

1. fear that no one will believe them, and thus, losing the election
2. fear of "looking silly" and thus, losing the election
3. fear of not accomplishing the goal, and thus "looking stupid" and thus losing the re-election
4. fear of not convincing the rest of government (Congress, lobbyists, etc) of the importance and brilliance of the Fair Tax and thus, "looking stupid" and etc.
5. fear of being asked tough questions, and thus, losing the election
6. fear that the American people won't understand it, and thus losing the election
7. fear that the American people won't like it, and thus losing the election
8. fear that the American people will fear change in the status quo of "what they've always done", and thus losing the election
9. fear that it won't "sell" well, and thus losing the election
10. fear that it will be difficult to do, and thus failing

If you look at it from just a risk/reward analysis, I completely understand why the other 5 Republican candidates don't want to rock the boat about the IRS tax system.

So, here's the question,

Do you want a candidate of fear?

Or of informed optimism?

Do you want a candidate focused on his win?

Or on what's best for Americans?

Do you want a candidate who recoils from unpopular tough decisions?

Or who looks into the "Eye of the Tiger"?

[BTW, it's not as if any of the other 5 candidates have a different plan to overhaul the ridiculous counter-intuitive, counter-productive American tax system, and they're saying, "my new tax plan is better than the Fair Tax plan." The other 5 candidates just want to change some of the provisions (a.k.a. "tweak") the existing IRS tax system.]

Doug Hall, author of "Jump Start Your Brain," (an awesome book btw) and "Jump Start Your Business Brain," believes in the American Dream, and taking risks - he's a descendant of the Founding Fathers, and embraces personal freedom AND personal responsibility. If you want to read more about fear and courage in the face of the risks/rewards of life, read his book, "Making the Courage Connection."


I choose to live by conviction and courage, not fear. Sometimes I don't always hit the ideal mark, but that's the habit and pattern and goal of my daily living.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a leader who's made the same choice?

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

How Much More Money will YOU have with the Fair Tax Plan?

Under the Fair Tax Plan, taxes will be paid on what you buy, rather than what you make - or produce - thereby keeping the incentives of ingenuity and production that made this Country great (I wonder if Ben Franklin would have been as bold and adventuresome and inventive if he had all of the taxes and regulations.)

Even though there will be sales tax (because after all, the government does need to run - we still need roads, schools, defense, laws - we don't need BIG government, just a small government running well), the difference between what you pay now and what you'd pay then might just surprise you!

Want to know how much more money you'll have to:

1. Invest
2. Give
3. Live on
4. Spend with reckless abandon

Then go to FairTax.org's Fair Tax Calculator HERE.

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

When is YOUR State Primary?

Find out here at: Vote-smart.org

Never voted in a Primary before? Neither have I - until this coming February 5, 2008when I will be registering with a party - the Republican Party - for the first time in my life - and I will be voting for Mike Huckabee (see why by reading posts below).

In NJ, as long as you're already registered to vote, and you're not already registered with a party, you can just show up on February 5th & register as a Republican (or with that other party) - and then VOTE in the Primary too!
More NJ FAQ Election Questions Answered Here @ NJ's Official Election Site.

Find out about your state HERE at Vote-Smart.

Why is this February 5th "Super Tuesday" Primary sooooo important - and "different than all other nights" I mean Primary in past Presidential election years - because the Republican field is soooo wide open this year.

Soooooo, if you would like to vote for someone in the Republican list of Candidates in November 2008, you ABSOLUTELY NEED TO VOTE for them on Super Tuesday, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2008 - or else, you'll be pulling the lever in November for your next-best-choice - and, who wants to do that???

Of course, I'm hoping you'll:

1. Watchthe Detroit Economic Club speech given by Mike Huckabee(see posts never the end of this page - 5 YouTube.com screens)

2. Read about the END OF TAX ON OUR PRODUCTIVITY AND INGENUITY - a.k.a. FairTax (see more about what I think about the FairTax below) - get details at Mike Huckabee's site HERE

3. Read about the rest of the issues @ Mike Huckabee's site HERE

4. Decide that Mike is the best candidate - even if he's not a clone of you & all of your beliefs/opinions - at least that he's the best of the pool - to lead our Great Country for the next 4 years

5. Decide to Vote on Super Tuesday February 5th in the Republican Primary (and, if you're not already a registered Republican, that you'll decide to Register, and then vote for Mike)

6. VOTE on Feb 5th

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

A College Student's Top 5 Reasons to Vote for Huckabee

Created by a Mike Huckabee supporter for his English class:



By "Spangladesh44" on YouTube - Permanent YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDK6CYiqqMw

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

Inspiring Report from the Huckabee Campain Trail

Another example of the authenticity of the Huckabee Campaign:


Randy Bishop is a truck driver by trade and a dedicated Mike Huckabee supporter. He sent in this report about his travels and events over the last few days getting the word out about Mike Huckabee.


Hey Everyone,

I don't know how Gov. and Mrs. Huckabee keep up with their busy schedule! After driving down from Traverse City to the Birch Run event on Friday, getting signs, a banner, and other supplies, I drove back home and went to bed about 1:00 am.

I started out Saturday morning at 6:30 am, and got out to my pickup truck which was covered in a fresh lake effect snow. I headed up to the Northern Michigan Voter's Fair & Straw Poll and setup a table right up front between the Romney and McCain tables. Great turnout and we answered alot of really good questions about Mike and his positions. The organizer gave us access to a laptop that had a high-speed connection to the web, that displayed it's screen on a overhead projector which showed up on the stage's huge big screen. So we ran YouTube videos of Mike all day long.

I left the Fair about 4:00 pm, and headed over to the Ronald Reagan Dinner/Charlevoix GOP fundraiser. I put out some yard signs out on the shoulder of the road, in the driveway and was able to park in the very first spot, which was a straight shot viewable from the small entrance driveway. So I put a yard sign on my rear bumper, which was right between my FairTax bumper stickers. The Huckabee sign greeted everyone as they arrived at the event (over 150 people including Duncan Hunter and all the other speakers)!

I was the first person there, besides the host, Charlevoix GOP Chairman - Wes Dillworth (Romney supporter) and his family. I chose to sit at the very first table on the right, next to the bar (even though I don't drink).

People started trickling in about 5:15, and then walked in U.S. Congressman-Peter Hoekstra R-MI. Wes Dillworth was setting up behind the bar and Peter walked over to Wes to say hello. They shook hands, and Wes asked Peter, "so how are we doing in the tracking"? Congressman Hoekstra said..."McCain is drawing smaller crowds than us, but Huckabee is kicking our {backsides}". Right then, Wes happened to look over and see me sitting behind my laptop, and leaned back and whispered something to Peter. Peter immediately looked over at me and nodded...I simply smiled at him and nodded back. This exchange really boosted my confidence to speak in front of the group on behalf of Gov. Huckabee.

The event finally started late at 7:00 pm... We started by having the local sheriff leading us through the Pledge of Allegiance, then a local pastor lead us through a prayer, and then we had a buffet style dinner.

Presidential Candidate/U.S. Congressman-California Duncan Hunter started it off, by giving a great speech. He brought his wife and his son, Duncan Jr. who just got back from Iraq and is running for office in California.

Next, Ex-Presidential Candidate/U.S. Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas, spoke and asked us to support John McCain for President.

Next, U.S. Congressman-Peter Hoekstra R-MI, spoke about Mitt Romney .

Oh, I forgot to mention...prior to the speeches starting, I had given the emcee my name to put on his lineup sheet. When I told him my name, he asked me what office I held? I said, "I don't hold an office, I'm a Truck Driver and I'm supporting Mike Huckabee for President, and I'm sorry I don't own a suit so I'm a little under dressed (Black & Silver pullover sweater and black dress slacks), so if you could please tell the audience that when you introduce me, I'd appreciate it." He said OK.

"Next, we have Randy Bishop speaking on why he's supporting Mike Huckabee for President. Randy is a Truck Driver, and he wanted to apologize for being "undressed" for this evening's event because he doesn't own a suit, so here's Randy". (I got more applause than Sam or Peter, they were very nice to me). I told Duncan Hunter, that Gov. Huckabee told me to say Hello....Duncan said, "Tell Mike I said Hi Back"...the audience applauded.

I started off by telling them a little about my trucking business. I told them that I drive an average of four (4) times around the world per year (100,000 miles), using 16,662 gallons of diesel fuel, which cost $53,357 in 2007. After corporate taxes, truck payments, repair bills, insurances, and a semi's license plate ($1,850 per year) I end up with less than 30% to claim as my personal income, which I then have to pay personal taxes on... and end up with less than 22% of my gross income to actually live on and pay for my personal expenses. Needless to say, the entire room was shaking their heads in disgust and amazement.

I told them about Jim Gilchrist, the founder of the Minutemen Project, and how he interviewed all of the candidates for President. Jim told me personally in Traverse City this week, that the Democratic candidates, "don't even think we have a problem with illegal immigration", and out of all of the Republican candidates, that Mike Huckabee has a real solution to this problem and that's why Jim Gilchrist endorsed Mike Huckabee for President. I told them to go to MikeHuckabee.com under Issues, and read his 9 point strategy listed as his Secure America Plan.

Also, I told them that Mike wants to close the IRS, shut it down and replace it with the "FairTax". I explained that it's a consumption tax and does not tax us on our productivity. I told them to go to MikeHuckabee.com and read more about it there. But more importantly, all these illegal workers would start paying into our tax system when they bought their necessities to live. Other people who get paid in cash, and even visitors to this country (like all of the Canadians who cross over from Windsor into Detroit, or Sarnia into Port Huron) and many others would start paying into our Federal Treasury. Many applauded right then.

I finished by saying simply, Mike Huckabee wants to seal the border, have all of us not be penalized for our labor and profits, and get the U.S. economy booming like we have never seen before in our lifetime!!! That's just some of the reasons I'm supporting Mike Huckabee for President"! The room broke out in a huge, loud applause.

I stayed for the other politicians and listened to their speeches. When it was over, I had no less than 20-25 people come over and tell me that they were switching their vote, and would be voting for Mike Huckabee. A former judge, (I promised not to tell you his name) came up to me and said, "you were the most credible guy on that stage tonight, the rest of them were just politicians"! That made me feel good for Mike.

Gov. Huckabee, I tried to do my best for you. I hope I didn't say anything to hurt your campaign or anything that you didn't want me to bring up...but like I told you at the Birch Run Rally, "I'm just a Truck Driver, who wants you to be our next President".

God Bless you and Janet! I think God has a hand in everything we all are doing in this campaign and hopefully we will deliver a win in Michigan for you this Tuesday.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you,


Randy

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book

Why I LOVE the FairTax plan

I love the FairTax plan because:

1. Most Importantly - It aligns the taxation of the American People with the core values of America. What do I mean by that? I mean that America is founded and developed and led the World because we are innovators and entrepreneurs. We all grow up admiring Ben Franklin's love for experiments and business development - and his deep sense of personal responsibility.

Mike Huckabee is right - when we tax income, we are taxing our productivity, our creativity, our ingenuity, our American spark. And, taxing productivity is, well, ... counter-productive.

Why don't smart, creative, hard working people instantly grab every opportunity to make more money - to get from middle class to upper class to independent wealth? Because we bump into the whole "higher tax bracket" quandry. At some point, it is inefficient to earn more because the increased net after tax income is less than the risks and sacrifice associated with the added opportunity.

Imagine an America where self-employed people aren't trying to actually "show" less income. Here's a novel idea - let's have a society where we actually can be proud of and brag about the profits/rewards of our ideas & the risks we accepted - in any way we want - rather than "play them down" by endlessly searching for deductions. Why give innovative entrepreneurs and self-employed people an internal struggle? Do away with income tax and you foster Brand New Era of American ingenuity and productivity.

And, then there's the flipside. Taxes on consumption. Great! Because I'm not a big spender! (my 10+ year old couch is evidence of that)

So, Huckabee's support for the FairTax is a pathway to what would be a wonderful day for America -

We, the People, would be COMPLETELY in charge of what happens to the money that we earn, that we make, and the money that our money makes!

THAT is what true fiscal conservatism is about - empowering the individual's ability to create, choose and use wisely.

[And, contrarily, fiscal liberalism is about enabling and coddling the individual because government believes that the individual isn't smart, strong or courageous enough to handle the supposed mine-field of risk/reward decisions for him/herself.]

Never, ever, in our lifetimes, or at least 3 generations back, has this ever happened.

Just think about how much time and energy goes into thinking and talking and planning around income taxes - IRAs, 401ks, limitations on retirement investments (e.g. real estate), etc.

Imagine how free & inspired everyone would feel to earn as much money as they want - and to spend it, invest it, grow it, risk it, save it, as they see fit.

Now, that's a Brave New World!

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Wishing Mike & his supporters All the Best,
Theresa
The Kids' Bank Book