i started a long post responding to each of your points but i had to leave. anyhow, the point i was attempting to make is that a flat out tax decrease ALONE cannot fuel the economy. when the government reduces taxes, they have to be able to "pay for it." obama's tax plan reduces taxes on the MAJORITY, while increasing taxes on the top 5%. his increases are no higher than they were during the reagan and clinton eras. reagan increased taxes on items that affect EVERYONE (fuel taxes, healthcare taxes, payroll taxes, etc.) which didn't "kill us," it generated government revenue. this may have been "ok" during reagan's era, but as of now the average individual already can't afford the current cost of living. reagan's tax cuts were somewhat successful...but his 6 tax increases were needed to support it and his spending habits. what will make mccain's policy any different?

Quote Originally Posted by willum14pb
Reagan sought out $3 in spending cuts for every $1 in tax increases...
i'm assuming you never watched the debates...this is exactly what obama has said over and over again (cutting earmarks in particular, and withdrawing from iraq). mccain called for a large spending freeze, while still maintaining our biggest spending problem...the iraq war. anyhow...just go vote