Replace All Federal Taxes on Income with the Fair Tax Act , HR 25

Congressional support seems thin to me.

I just wanted to throw this out for discussion. It concerns me that there is relatively little news on the FairTax coming from our sponsors in the Congress. My impression is that these sponsors are more interested in us as potential donors or primary voters than they are advocates of the FairTax.

These politicians seem to be poorly informed about the nuts and bolts of the FairTax and its overall positive effects on the American economy and us "the people". They don't have a repetoire of one liners that could reach many more people each and everytime they are in the public eye or in the media. I've also found that these politicains either can't or won't help us with information such as how much embedded taxes are in new homes or automobiles.

I wonder why the FairTax organization can't develop a program in which a knowledgable volunteer with a positive demeanor, discretionary sense and communication skills could become a link between the FairTax organization and their Congressional office. This type of program could elevate the quality and quantity of information flowing between FairTaxers and our elected officials. It would also let the politicians know we are watching and not just there to help them get elected every two years.

When I was more active in the FairTax movement I found that the FairTax organization failed to realize that one to one contact with a Congressional office could build a cooperative relationship in which our elected officials provide political insight and concerns while we provide them with positive support and information that can help their efforts in building political support. Without a sense of backing from the FairTax organization for these individuals, they are not taken seriously by the elected official. I also believe that the FairTax organization doesn't realize when a volunteer has hit paydirt or found a viable chink in the armor, so to speak, to exploit with directed volunteer activity.

I am in no way suggesting that this type of program substitute for any or all FairTax members to contact their legislative representative as often as possible. In fact, I believe a viable and active volunteer group within each Congressinal district will only thrive when information is flowing from these types of communication specialists. People need specific short term goals that are easily implemented and measurable.

Please bear with my verbosity. I've been away from the organization for a while and want to get back in the swing of things.

Texas Tom

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Comment by Tom Morrison on May 3, 2009 at 8:12pm: Jim,

You're right about Representative King. Imagine if 10% of our sponsors were this vocal and knowledgable. I'll try to check out the clip. I'm just getting the hang of this blogging media. Thaks for the input, I hope to be a strong contributor.

Comment by Jim Tomasik on May 3, 2009 at 4:58pm: Tom are you aware of the efforts by Congressman King recently? Please take a look through the blogs for some great info about the Special Order he called for on the floor of congress.

We have the video clip of this on the front page of FairTaxNation.

I'm telling you this so that you will know that there are some of our leaders who are willing to "run to the sound of the guns".

Comment by micheleking on May 3, 2009 at 4:43pm: Mr. Morrison, you did not mention your state. Here in GA all my reps support FairTax. I want to get the word spread throughout all 50 states and the world that FairTax is the way to go. I have spent the last few weeks plugging FairTax on various sites.

I wish I knew who the suits were in this place. I thought that once I signed on I'd be given a name of someone to nag for questions on how to navigate the site. I am mad at the tea baggers for not mentioning us in a "report" and I wonder who else is mad. Just had a gal tag me for a friend, but I don't know which buttons to mash. I want an organized effort of various sites to plug FairTax. How can I just send mail to folks in GA, or anywhere without fear of mailing to 3,000+ folks who don't need to hear it?

A couple of guys helped me already with lists of people and some information, but I don't want to just keep bugging them.

Comment by Nancy L. Gatchel on May 3, 2009 at 3:24pm: Well, I'm glad you're back! You seem to have some very good ideas. I'm relatively new to this site, though I've supported the Fair Tax for about a year. I hope some of our leaders can help you out. Ohio leaders (that's where I live) have been absolutely fantastic at giving me support and mentoring me with regards to helping me to start a group in my area.

I don't know that congress will truly become active enough until we are active enough. If you are able to implement your idea(s), I would be anxious to learn the method(s) you employed. Congress, I think, has become accustomed to the same old, same old, and as they don't experience what many of us are experiencing, they simply are not motivated enough. I'm currently awaiting a call from my congressman only because I became much more specific with my questions. I eagerly anticipate our discussion; Fair Tax is the topic. His staff can not answer the questions I have so he is to contact me personally.