I had a friend at the local dog park who seemed to be big into the Tea Party movement. Or, at least, his wife really was.

Since I have not seen him for a long time; I would like to find out more about this movement and was wondering what kind of reactions people on TOTV have to it?

I would guess that the 9-9-9 slogan is in the spirit of the Tea Party. Its major sponsor Herman Cain seemed to have too much baggage to really get anywhere in politics though.

It is an interesting idea to simplify the tax code.

Basically, it means you can get a large pizza from Godfather's with two toppings for $9.99.

Really, though, look at what Cain had spelled out in his tax plan. All tax deductions such as mortgage interest and charitiable contributions would be eliminated. This would hurt lots of people such as the homeowner who counts on that deduction and charities who count on people making contributions as long as they are deductible.

It does have some interesting points, of course. However, such a tax bill would have to be written by a Congressman's office, be introduced, go into committee, be rewritten many times so all parties could get exactly what they want in it, the final bill would take a few years to complete and would resemble nothing like the original plan intended and finally get voted down because it included doing away with an entire Federal government agency which would put tens of thousands of well-paid employees out of work. This would be labeled as a job-killer and would be voted down no matter how hard the President wanted it. Figure also there are many steps along the way to the final outcome that might send it back to a committee or kill it on the spot.

Wonder if Joe The Plumber if elected will lead the charge for tax change. He'll get to put his money where is mouth is.

No change to the tax coded will be needed when our money is worthless. Nothing plus nothing still equals nothing and that is what our money is be coming.

Interesting read on what happened to England after WW II when the pound was dropped as the World Reserve Currency and replaced by the dollar. Google it, you will learn that our way of life would change over night and to this date, there are some economist that say England still has not fully recovered.

We really do not need an income tax, all that is needed is a national sales tax, that way everyone gets to do their share. The more money you spend the more tax you pay.

Originally Posted by Posh 08

Wonder if Joe The Plumber if elected will lead the charge for tax change. He'll get to put his money where is mouth is.

If Joe the Plumber gets elected my faith in the American voter will take a serious hit.

Originally Posted by DaleMN

If Joe the Plumber gets elected my faith in the American voter will take a serious hit.

If President Obama gets re-elected my faith in the American voter will take a serious hit. But I believe that he will and that will be the down fall of the United States are a World Leader.

Originally Posted by Posh 08

Wonder if Joe The Plumber if elected will lead the charge for tax change. He'll get to put his money where is mouth is.

This Joe the Plumber-- Joe the Plumber - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Would not think that he had all that much money for personal use. Perhaps, for his campaign, but cannot see him really having much of a war chest for his own use.

Looks like that will be an interesting race against Marcy Kaptur. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcy_Kaptur

Originally Posted by Figmo Bohica

If President Obama gets re-elected my faith in the American voter will take a serious hit. But I believe that he will and that will be the down fall of the United States are a World Leader.

Rest assured....we will remain a world leader and the most powerful and influencial country in the world. Don't despair.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

This Joe the Plumber-- Joe the Plumber - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Would not think that he had all that much money for personal use. Perhaps, for his campaign, but cannot see him really having much of a war chest for his own use.

Looks like that will be an interesting race against Marcy Kaptur. Marcy Kaptur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

OK what is your point? You ever hear that saying before? Put your money where your mouth is. Jeez fella.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I had a friend at the local dog park who seemed to be big into the Tea Party movement. Or, at least, his wife really was.

Since I have not seen him for a long time; I would like to find out more about this movement and was wondering what kind of reactions people on TOTV have to it?

I would guess that the 9-9-9 slogan is in the spirit of the Tea Party. Its major sponsor Herman Cain seemed to have too much baggage to really get anywhere in politics though.

It is an interesting idea to simplify the tax code.

Tea Party - See below - click on photo

if you want to learn what the tea party (taxed enough already) is all about, come to the American Legion hall any monday night....starts at six thirty but if you want to get a parking spot get there early...corner of rolling acres road and 466. you will see a room full of patriotic people. no more, no less. and you will probably hear an interesting speaker. then if you don't agree, you can tell everyone what dummies we are with authority!

Originally Posted by chachacha

if you want to learn what the tea party (taxed enough already) is all about, come to the American Legion hall any monday night....starts at six thirty but if you want to get a parking spot get there early...corner of rolling acres road and 466. you will see a room full of patriotic people. no more, no less. and you will probably hear an interesting speaker. then if you don't agree, you can tell everyone what dummies we are with authority!

In case you missed this earlier.

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

This Joe the Plumber-- Joe the Plumber - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Would not think that he had all that much money for personal use. Perhaps, for his campaign, but cannot see him really having much of a war chest for his own use.

Looks like that will be an interesting race against Marcy Kaptur. Marcy Kaptur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have "endured" close to 30 years of Marcy Kaptur and the mentality of Democratic party in Toledo/Lucas County...

GO JOE GO!

Didn't Obama win that district in Ohio with 60% of the vote in 2008?

Bye, Joe (his name isn't really Joe) The Plumber (he's not really a plumber either).

Obama did win our district in Ohio! Many are rethinking that mistake and wondering what he has done for them lately.