Cruz Warns That Republicans Might Pass Internet Sales Tax

Posted by | November 3, 2014 15:37 | Filed under: Economy Politics Top Stories


Senator Ted Cruz says Republicans may cooperate with Democrats and pass an Internet sales tax.

Cruz said party leadership could take up the bill in the lame-duck session, when recently-defeated Democrats would be able to support the bill.

“There are some voices in Washington who want a lame duck precisely so they can engage in corporate welfare and blame it on the Democrats,” Cruz told National Review Online.  “One of my greatest concerns during a lame duck is that we could see leaders in both parties pushing through a nationwide internet sales tax. That is one of the favorite causes of the corporate lobbyists on K Street, to jack up taxes on millions of mom-and-pop internet retailers. Now, that helps all the big businesses at the expense of the little guy.”

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42 responses to Cruz Warns That Republicans Might Pass Internet Sales Tax

  1. tiredoftea November 3rd, 2014 at 15:45

    Truly, WTF??!! Does this moron get that he is a junior Senator with no committee chairmanships and only a pocket veto for power?

    • Pilotshark November 3rd, 2014 at 15:58

      but, but Green eggs and ham!

      he might be trying for Mitch`s spot minority leader.

      • tiredoftea November 3rd, 2014 at 16:10

        I doubt it. Then, he would have the responsibility of leading, something he seems to avoid in favor of spewing his special brand of stupidity.

  2. tiredoftea November 3rd, 2014 at 16:45

    Truly, WTF??!! Does this moron get that he is a junior Senator with no committee chairmanships and only a pocket veto for power?

    • Pilotshark November 3rd, 2014 at 16:58

      but, but Green eggs and ham!

      he might be trying for Mitch`s spot minority leader.

      • tiredoftea November 3rd, 2014 at 17:10

        I doubt it. Then, he would have the responsibility of leading, something he seems to avoid in favor of spewing his special brand of stupidity.

  3. Anomaly 100 November 3rd, 2014 at 15:47

    A little off topic but, he looks like he just farted in that picture.

    • Pilotshark November 3rd, 2014 at 15:55

      no really off topic cause he mouth could be used as his a$$hole as well, so farting, speaking is one in the same with this guy.

    • Um Cara November 3rd, 2014 at 16:01

      he looks like he just farted in that picture.
      Or maybe even sharted.

      • tracey marie November 3rd, 2014 at 16:56

        you beat me to it

    • Tommy6860 November 3rd, 2014 at 16:34

      Nope, that’s the GOP look of a wet one.

      • Anomaly 100 November 3rd, 2014 at 16:37

        Oh, my bad. I get the two mixed up.

        • uzza November 3rd, 2014 at 17:10

          OT. re Disqus. when you click on my avatar does it show my commenting history or is it private.?

      • tracey marie November 3rd, 2014 at 16:56

        a shart, that is what comes out of his mouth as well

    • Pilotshark November 3rd, 2014 at 17:08

      you know, now that i look at that picture again, i have to wonder if he is not having troubles with the simple fact that he has aloud his humming bird mind over load his alligator a$$!
      hope he closes his mouth soon or he will have fly`s gathering.

    • Suzanne McFly November 3rd, 2014 at 17:19

      And all the gas went into his head.

  4. Anomaly 100 November 3rd, 2014 at 16:47

    A little off topic but, he looks like he just farted in that picture.

    • Pilotshark November 3rd, 2014 at 16:55

      no really off topic cause he mouth could be used as his a$$hole as well, so farting, speaking is one in the same with this guy.

    • Um Cara November 3rd, 2014 at 17:01

      he looks like he just farted in that picture.
      Or maybe even sharted.

      • tracey marie November 3rd, 2014 at 17:56

        you beat me to it

    • Tommy6860 November 3rd, 2014 at 17:34

      Nope, that’s the GOP look of a wet one.

      • Anomaly 100 November 3rd, 2014 at 17:37

        Oh, my bad. I get the two mixed up.

        • uzza November 3rd, 2014 at 18:10

          OT. re Disqus. when you click on my avatar does it show my commenting history or is it private.?

      • tracey marie November 3rd, 2014 at 17:56

        a shart, that is what comes out of his mouth as well

    • Pilotshark November 3rd, 2014 at 18:08

      you know, now that i look at that picture again, i have to wonder if he is not having troubles with the simple fact that he has aloud his humming bird mind over load his alligator a$$!
      hope he closes his mouth soon or he will have fly`s gathering.

    • Suzanne McFly November 3rd, 2014 at 18:19

      And all the gas went into his head.

  5. Obewon November 3rd, 2014 at 16:02

    “You do not like green eggs and ham?”-Ted Cruz fillibusters against GOP Senate control. http://swampland.time.com/2013/09/25/ted-cruz-reads-green-eggs-and-ham-on-senate-floor-and-thats-not-the-weird-part/

  6. Obewon November 3rd, 2014 at 17:02

    “You do not like green eggs and ham?”-Ted Cruz fillibusters against GOP Senate control. http://swampland.time.com/2013/09/25/ted-cruz-reads-green-eggs-and-ham-on-senate-floor-and-thats-not-the-weird-part/

  7. Carla Akins November 3rd, 2014 at 16:48

    Forgive my ignorance but exactly what hardship would this place on Mom & Pop retailers? Aren’t they already required to collect sales tax from customers that reside in their state? (with the 5 exceptions) How does this create corporate welfare? I enjoy a discount as much as the next guy, but taxes serve a purpose for the general good. So what am I missing?

    • mea_mark November 3rd, 2014 at 16:59

      You’re missing the GOP mind control chip.

    • Bob Cronos November 14th, 2014 at 17:30

      They would also have to collect sales tax from (internet) customers in those 45 states and then remit those taxes to 45 different tax agencies – a hell of a lot of paperwork for a small business…

      • Carla Akins November 14th, 2014 at 18:50

        I see brick and mortar stores that also have and online store struggling some, but they already have the infrastructure to take orders and collect payment it’s not a huge or even costly leap to collect and pass on the tax collected to more than their specific state. Hell, even Etsy collects sales tax.

  8. Carla Akins November 3rd, 2014 at 17:48

    Forgive my ignorance but exactly what hardship would this place on Mom & Pop retailers? Aren’t they already required to collect sales tax from customers that reside in their state? (with the 5 exceptions) How does this create corporate welfare? I enjoy a discount as much as the next guy, but taxes serve a purpose for the general good. So what am I missing?

    • mea_mark November 3rd, 2014 at 17:59

      You’re missing the GOP mind control chip.

    • Bob Cronos November 14th, 2014 at 18:30

      They would also have to collect sales tax from (internet) customers in those 45 states and then remit those taxes to 45 different tax agencies – a hell of a lot of paperwork for a small business…

      • Carla Akins November 14th, 2014 at 19:50

        I see brick and mortar stores that also have and online store struggling some, but they already have the infrastructure to take orders and collect payment it’s not a huge or even costly leap to collect and pass on the tax collected to more than their specific state. Hell, even Etsy collects sales tax.

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