You're running for president. You're asked about a tax rate. Does a serious person say he wants no income taxes?
Personally, I'm perfectly fine with that concept. But then I understand what's behind it and I understand some of the other ways to fund government. Also, I'd like to see government spending cut down to the bone.
I also realize that any kind of cut that severe is politically impossible. It's the same as saying you want to have cars that fly around. The difference is that the flying car goal is much more likely.
So, without explaining how he would get there in increments, and how the government would operate on a zero tax, he just looks like someone who isn't serious. And frankly, without more explanation, he isn't serious. He may be as I've always suspected, serious about getting the word out there, but with his good showing in Iowa, there are people actually listening to what he's saying. I promise you, he lost a bunch of them with that comment about zero income taxes.
But the choir went crazy with applause.
Personally, I'm perfectly fine with that concept. But then I understand what's behind it and I understand some of the other ways to fund government. Also, I'd like to see government spending cut down to the bone.
I also realize that any kind of cut that severe is politically impossible. It's the same as saying you want to have cars that fly around. The difference is that the flying car goal is much more likely.
So, without explaining how he would get there in increments, and how the government would operate on a zero tax, he just looks like someone who isn't serious. And frankly, without more explanation, he isn't serious. He may be as I've always suspected, serious about getting the word out there, but with his good showing in Iowa, there are people actually listening to what he's saying. I promise you, he lost a bunch of them with that comment about zero income taxes.
But the choir went crazy with applause.