Cain campaign: 9-9-9 would be revenue neutral

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

The more the self-professed progressives and closet socialists define Cain's plan, the better it sounds.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

as a former Pizza chain CEO, I'm sure he's really talking about $9.99 for a large pepperoni pizza.

He might not understand that we're really talking about the tax code here....

[dalegg 143]

This is going to be an interesting sell to the voters, that's for sure. The DNC should start doing everything they can to help Cain get the nomination because this could be Obama's best shot at re-election.

Edited October 14, 2011 by dalegg

[웃 910]

This is going to be an interesting sell to the voters, that's for sure. The DNC should start doing everything they can to help Cain get the nomination because this could be Obama's best shot at re-election.

Cain is a one-hit wonder. He's clearly peaking out right now.

In 2 weeks the polls will be saying Cain who?

[Ready to do it 101]

Agree 100%!! I don't think 9-9-9 fixes the mess we are in, but I do think it's the best alternative on the table. Further, I am thrilled how it will level the playing field and actually reward those who want to be successful and those who aren't well... you're given the chance. Everyone is equal. No one should pay more than others and getting rid of SS, medicare and all the other social programs is a in my book.

1. People are talking about it thanks to Cain

2. Someone realizes we need fundamental change before we can fix anything else.

[웃 910]

Agree 100%!! I don't think 9-9-9 fixes the mess we are in, but I do think it's the best alternative on the table. Further, I am thrilled how it will level the playing field and actually reward those who want to be successful and those who aren't well... you're given the chance. Everyone is equal. No one should pay more than others and getting rid of SS, medicare and all the other social programs is a in my book.

What are some developed countries with no social safety net programs?

I can name a few 3rd world countries that don't have them.

[mawilson 2,133]

So let's say Cain is our next President.

What makes you think he can push his $9.99 plan through Congress?

Obama promised a lot of shіt too, couldn't deliver on any of it. Cain is blacker than Obama and even more of an outsider.

[mawilson 2,133]

when said person loses the tax credits, ponies up 9% income tax on those miniscule wages and then gets to pay 9% federal sales tax to boot. That's an 18% hit with federal taxes vs. 0% paid today.

I get a hard-on just thinking about it. I hate freeloaders.

[skiptex 225]

I like Cain..

at least he is putting out a plan for all to see and he is sticking to it..

the other gop contenders are just talk talk talk.. but without any kind of plans.. other than cracking jokes about its a pizza or upside down devil number..

i also like the way Cain speaks, very to the point.. he is not afraid if you don't like his message..

all obama did was say HOPE and CHANGE over and over and over.. and a couple of states drank the kool aid. so he is was we have..

maybe it was better.. that Hussein won.. cuz GOP would have to support McCain for re election had he won.. but this now opens door for Cain 2012..

ps..

does the Incumbent party in White House have a primary..

if so, would Hussien be only canidate for Dem.. ?

if there is a Dem Primary.. do you want Hillary to run or stick with the big o?

[skiptex 225]

So let's say Cain is our next President.

What makes you think he can push his $9.99 plan through Congress?

Obama promised a lot of shіt too, couldn't deliver on any of it. Cain is blacker than Obama and even more of an outsider.

Hey.. Hussien ramrod'd healthcare, had several beer summits and won noble peace prize!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

The one positive thing I have to say about Herman Cain's $9.99 "plan" is that it does bring the country together. In laughter.

[^_^ 5,021]

WASHINGTON -- In Herman Cain's America, the tax code would be very, very simple: The corporate income tax rate would be 9 percent, the personal income tax rate would be 9 percent and the national sales tax rate would be 9 percent.

But there's already a 999 plan out there, in a land called SimCity.

Long before Cain was running for president and getting attention for his 999 plan, the residents of SimCity 4 -- which was released in 2003 -- were living under a system where the default tax rate was 9 percent for commercial taxes, 9 percent for industrial taxes and 9 percent for residential taxes. (That is, of course, if you didn't use the cheat codes to get unlimited money and avoid taxes altogether.)

There has been all sorts of speculation about where Cain came up with the idea for his catchy plan -- Unnamed economic advisers? A clever marketing promotion pulled from the pizza industry? -- but beyond a few hardcore gamers in the comments sections of blogs, few have looked to SimCity, the land where there's a "God mode."

Kip Katsarelis, a senior producer for Maxis, the company that created the SimCity series, was excited that politicians may be looking to video games for ideas.

"We encourage politicians to continue to look to innovative games like SimCity for inspiration for social and economic change," said Katsarelis. "While we at Maxis and Electronic Arts do not endorse any political candidates or their platforms, it's interesting to see GOP candidate Herman Cain propose a simplified tax system like one we designed for the video game SimCity 4."

Adopting such a simple tax structure, Katsarelis said, would allow fantasy political leaders to focus their energy on infrastructure and national security. "Our game design team thought that an easy to understand taxation system would allow players to focus on building their cities and have fun thwarting giant lizard attacks, rather than be buried by overly complex financial systems."

When asked about similarities between Cain's plan and SimCity's default tax rates, Cain campaign spokesman JD Gordon replied, "Well, we all like 9-9-9."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/13/herman-cain-999-sim-city_n_1008952.html

[mawilson 2,133]

At least it didn't come from Sid Meier's Civilization!

[Dakine10 5,452]

WASHINGTON -- In Herman Cain's America, the tax code would be very, very simple: The corporate income tax rate would be 9 percent, the personal income tax rate would be 9 percent and the national sales tax rate would be 9 percent.

But there's already a 999 plan out there, in a land called SimCity.

Long before Cain was running for president and getting attention for his 999 plan, the residents of SimCity 4 -- which was released in 2003 -- were living under a system where the default tax rate was 9 percent for commercial taxes, 9 percent for industrial taxes and 9 percent for residential taxes. (That is, of course, if you didn't use the cheat codes to get unlimited money and avoid taxes altogether.)

There has been all sorts of speculation about where Cain came up with the idea for his catchy plan -- Unnamed economic advisers? A clever marketing promotion pulled from the pizza industry? -- but beyond a few hardcore gamers in the comments sections of blogs, few have looked to SimCity, the land where there's a "God mode."

Kip Katsarelis, a senior producer for Maxis, the company that created the SimCity series, was excited that politicians may be looking to video games for ideas.

"We encourage politicians to continue to look to innovative games like SimCity for inspiration for social and economic change," said Katsarelis. "While we at Maxis and Electronic Arts do not endorse any political candidates or their platforms, it's interesting to see GOP candidate Herman Cain propose a simplified tax system like one we designed for the video game SimCity 4."

Adopting such a simple tax structure, Katsarelis said, would allow fantasy political leaders to focus their energy on infrastructure and national security. "Our game design team thought that an easy to understand taxation system would allow players to focus on building their cities and have fun thwarting giant lizard attacks, rather than be buried by overly complex financial systems."

When asked about similarities between Cain's plan and SimCity's default tax rates, Cain campaign spokesman JD Gordon replied, "Well, we all like 9-9-9."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/13/herman-cain-999-sim-city_n_1008952.html

Hopefully he knows how Sim City 4 ends

[The_Dude 1,142]

Adopting such a simple tax structure, Katsarelis said, would allow fantasy political leaders to focus their energy on infrastructure and national security. "Our game design team thought that an easy to understand taxation system would allow players to focus on building their cities and have fun thwarting giant lizard attacks, rather than be buried by overly complex financial systems."

When asked about similarities between Cain's plan and SimCity's default tax rates, Cain campaign spokesman JD Gordon replied, "Well, we all like 9-9-9."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/13/herman-cain-999-sim-city_n_1008952.html

Great idea! Video games have given us some great ideas. I would suggest we use the Modern Warfare 2 and 3 model for our justice system. Summary executions for criminals.