[BillyB]

We do not need tax "reform." Anytime a politician talks about tax reform, what they really mean is a tax increase. A VAT would be imposed on top of the existing taxes and would take pressure of politicians to address the real problem - out of control spending. The 53% of American citizens who actually pay federal income taxes should exercise some common sense, learn from history, and pledge to work to defeat any elected politician who supports such a tax increase.

If the Obama regime imposes a VAT tax on hard working Americans, it will not be long before it shifts all of the tax burden to those of us who are already paying most of the taxes. There will be no wealth to spread soon. What Obama is spreading is misery and despair.

Were it not for all the talking points and rhetoric you'd probably get more people to agree with you on that.