The Heartland Institute has just started their new blog, called Somewhat Reasonable. I’m posting there regularly now, and I’ll be cross posting here, there, and over at ChicagoBoyz as well.

I don’t agree with Mitch Daniels trial balloon VAT proposal. I support a complete transition away from all income taxes, and toward consumption taxes. That said, the knee-jerk reaction to his attempt to discuss solutions to our national financial problems is wrong. This is the best Governor in the country. Having him as President would be a blessing.

For more debate, go here.

For a better proposal on swapping ALL income taxes, go here.

For a critique of Tea Party Candidate errors, go here.
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