D Baker, P.E.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@BernieSanders Congress needs to get rid of Citizens United now, propose a constitutional amendment. Step up and be true patriots. Out those in congress who won’t support.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@Rohl41291344 @FairTaxOfficial Further after digging a bit more:

https://t.co/4J6WePZaU6

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@Rohl41291344 @FairTaxOfficial I read the FAQs and still don’t see how this is progressive, high/very high income earners get a big tax break, their effective tax rate is much lower than current rates. Those differences shift to the middle class to pick up the burden. 🧐

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@Rohl41291344 @FairTaxOfficial Everyone benefits from no tax on income? Show this. I see an increase when I look at the FairTax fact sheet vs what our family paid in total taxes last year. Do I believe companies will lower costs when they don’t pay taxes? No. Based on past practice. 🥴

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@FairTaxOfficial @paodegto So in the new FairTax model, corporations stop paying taxes, only individuals pay? 😳 This moves the current corp tax burden to be absorbed by individuals? What am I missing??

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

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[Craig Spencer MD MPH @Craig_A_Spencer]

This administration is taking unprecedented steps to remove critically important data from the CDC’s public health dashboards.

Just last night, information targeting already medically vulnerable groups—including LGBTQ communities, those living with HIV, and many others—was wiped out. This isn’t just dumb politics—it’s a dangerous move that threatens us all.

Why does this matter to you? Well, you might feel like it doesn't—maybe you aren't in one of these groups targeted, or maybe even you support the move to change the language or focus of these agencies.

But remember, if they can censor this data now, they can and will scrub any data they don't like in the future. Back in 2020, there was outrage when Trump appointees were reportedly tampering with the CDC's weekly health update, the MMWR. Now the administration has just STOPPED publishing the MMWR for the last two weeks, the first time in many many decades.

So imagine a disease outbreak that primarily affects kids, but the data around who is most affected is hidden to avoid panic, avoid accountability, or to serve a political agenda. You can't get reliable information from the CDC, and without that, you don't know how to keep your self and your family safe, or even what the risk really is.

This isn’t a hypothetical threat; it’s a real and present danger. And this should be a wake-up call. The pendulum swing in politics is becoming a wrecking ball to our public health.

Today it’s vulnerable groups, tomorrow it could be life-saving information during a pandemic. I'm grateful for the grassroots groups trying to preserve information that went offline, and for those fighting back. We can’t afford to be silent.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@paodegto @FairTaxOfficial It’s about the example. WA state residents pay only sales tax. It benefits higher income brackets. I’m skeptical. That’s a good thing. This is a huge shift. It also includes taxes on food.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@FairTaxOfficial Cool! Examples will help.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@FairTaxOfficial I appreciate the details! Send a link. I agree the current system needs overhauling (it gets patches only), but a significant shift needs to be justified. The overall bills for this country need to be paid fairly.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@paodegto @FairTaxOfficial 🧐from the link you shared, on the last page.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@Rohl41291344 @FairTaxOfficial It’s an example only to show how sales tax benefits higher income brackets. The proposed HR 25 for federal income is consumption (sales tax) only, like WA state has. Will this change benefit higher income brackets (like WA state as example)? FairTax needs to show clear examples.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@RBReich Chaos -> economy collapse? Corporations with lobbyists need to explain how the chaos is affecting day to day operations. Lobbyists need to pull unified rank. I hate citizens united but we are where we are. Might as well get the companies as a collective to push on congress.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@ReagansClone @FairTaxOfficial FairTax needs to show examples how all ranges of income are affected by comparison (current versus proposed). The budget is a shell game. Collection of a total amount is needed. If the collection shifts to middle class we are screwed. WA State is a current example. 🧐

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@ZaleskiLuke Chaos -> economy collapse? Companies with lobbyists need to explain how the chaos is affecting day to day operations. Lobbyists need to pull rank. I hate citizens united but we are where we are. Might as well get the companies to push on congress.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@FairTaxOfficial Do you have comparison examples to IRS system now vs FairTax for all income ranges? The fact sheet isn’t cutting it.

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@ReagansClone @FairTaxOfficial On the flip side the rich/ultra rich will love this. No income tax with high earners. States will prop up with property taxes and additional sales tax. 🤡 My argument isn’t about the IRS needing overhaul (true but different topic).

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@FairTaxOfficial @ReagansClone Middle class will also be affected. This looks nice on paper but does not provide the whole picture. That’s why I posted WA State situation. This most definitely favors wealthy/ultra rich. What am I missing? 🧐

[D Baker, P.E. @dlg153]

@RachelBitecofer WA State has sales tax, no income tax. It’s not good for lower and middle classes.