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In reply to the discussion: David Frum says Congress "could abolish the IRS tomorrow." [View all]thesquanderer
(11,972 posts)31. re: "Congress has the authority to un-create anything it created. "
Exactly. Which means we're both making the same point, so I don't know why it sounds like we're disagreeing or why you're sighing!
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Of course it would take time to pass legislation. But Frum is pointing out that the IRS
pnwmom
Apr 2019
#12
You're missing the point, which is that Congress, according to the Constitution,
pnwmom
Apr 2019
#13
Article I, Section 8 vests all taxing power in Congress. Also, the Department of the
pnwmom
Apr 2019
#16
If Congress sent Trump a bill abolishing the IRS, Trump would sign it in an instant
jmowreader
Apr 2019
#25
I wonder if the Dems might consider just filing for a writ of mandamus. Does anyone know of any
alwaysinasnit
Apr 2019
#23
I don't believe tRump would have any direct power to wipe his ass with it. If it is filed in
alwaysinasnit
Apr 2019
#30
They should abolish it. 3 Flat taxes and a sales tax is the only way to raise the amounts we need.
oldsoftie
Apr 2019
#26
Thats why i said THREE levels of it. And those other developed countries also use a sales tax.
oldsoftie
Apr 2019
#33
Well, its flat in that there are no write offs, shelters, etc. Easy to do your taxes.
oldsoftie
Apr 2019
#35