That simpering White House press secretary, Robert Gibbs. was telling reporters that the pres was not and would not consider employing a European style VAT (value added tax). That is just another way of saying MORE TAXES !!
Today the pres says ..GOOD IDEA!!!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100421/ap_on_bi_ge/us_obama_tax If if were put into effect as it is in most European countries, it could add up to a 20% increase on everything you purchase. That doesn't replace other state & local sales taxes you already may be paying..but rather in addition to...
Remember hearing....." If you make less than $250,000.00 per year, you will not see one dime increase in your taxes"..
and...."No new taxes on the middle class".