I need to better understand the proposed tax systems. Mainly the fair tax or sales tax versus an income tax. I am writing a paper for school on the viewpoints of TTARA (The Texas Taxpayers and Research Ass.) and CTJ (citizens for tax justice) but cannot gain a clear idea of what each side is proposing. Obviously the republicans want the fair tax, and since TTARA is business minded, I assume they too seek the fair tax, or at least support it. But what is the Dem idea of fair taxation? Do they want an income tax? What is all this talk on CTJ about income tax cuts? I don’t have the patience to sift through all the material so I'm hoping someone can give me a basic idea of the differing positions on the matter. Mainly answer the question of who wants what and why, and who benefits most from each plan.... Also what about the working poor, do they benefit most from an income tax? Etc. Etc.
posted on May 4, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm thinking about voting in the Alabama primary. This is something I've never done before. I'm already registered as a voter. I didn't vote in the last election but I did vote in the two (presidential elections) before that. According to UAB's Kaleidescope, I should register by January 25th. Is this the same registration as the last time I registered (for the general elections)? Should I register again? Should I just show up at my voting location? I haven't moved or anything. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Could you help me reach out to the predominantly Chinese elderly voters in my neighborhood? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I register as a Republican and vote in the primary? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 16 answers

How does one unregister to vote? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 20 answers

In light of a recent mefi post, I'd like to ask a question I've been meaning to ask for a long time. Where can I find the most thorough indictment of the Bush administration and its activities to date? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Political filter: Tell me the main differences between republicans, democrats, and liberals. I'm trying to find out where i fall into.
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 38 answers

What are some good online forums to talk about/debate politics on?
posted on Nov 11, 2006 - 7 answers

Will the Dems take the Senate and/or the House on Tuesday? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2006 - 18 answers

If a political canididate demonstrates that he or she is most definitely not cut out for the job but is running with the political party which you find most inoffensive, what if any options exist? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 18 answers

Whatever happened to this? Seems like a huge story that has dropped completely off the radar. As well, as there a decent, fact-filled, not super-inflammatory, list of 'scandals' involving the current U.S. administration?
posted on Jun 27, 2006 - 4 answers

Is there a Republican ex-Senator named Edwards? He was quoted at the end of yesterday's CSPAN Radio's weekend edition Sunday about Porter Goss affair. [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2006 - 5 answers

Are there any funny right-wing comedians? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2005 - 47 answers

Why do we only hear negative criticism of the US President? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2005 - 42 answers

If I lived in a country (mentioning no names, because I'm not sure if it is treason...) that had an unelected head of state, and whos position was based on the family they were born into, how would I go about getting rid of them, in any way other than the obvious one? I'm thinking some kind of political campaign, etc.
posted on Nov 19, 2004 - 30 answers

Can anyone help compile links about Republican politicians, Republican organizations or military brass who are formally endorsing Kerry in '04?
posted on Nov 2, 2004 - 3 answers