Comments for Pete Kesterson For Congress http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog Official BLOG for Pete Kesterson For Congress Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:17:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on The news media this past week has been featuring all of the screaming mob, including the Attorney General of the United States, who are protesting a recent piece of legislation passed in Arizona. This legislation is modeled after Federal law (and there is a twin to it already in the laws of the State of California). by Tweets that mention The news media this past week has been featuring all of the screaming mob, including the Attorney General of the United States, who are protesting a recent piece of legislation passed in Arizona. This legislation is modeled after Feder http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=372&cpage=1#comment-21 Tweets that mention The news media this past week has been featuring all of the screaming mob, including the Attorney General of the United States, who are protesting a recent piece of legislation passed in Arizona. This legislation is modeled after Feder Sat, 22 May 2010 02:38:08 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=372#comment-21 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers. Henry from San Pedro asks........ http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=372 http://bit.ly/dkCl4G [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers. Henry from San Pedro asks…….. http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=372 http://bit.ly/dkCl4G [...]

]]> Comment on Another Unanimous Endorsement by Tweets that mention Another Unanimous Endorsement | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=362&cpage=1#comment-20 Tweets that mention Another Unanimous Endorsement | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com Tue, 18 May 2010 05:36:26 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=362#comment-20 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erico Joao and Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: Another unanimous endorsement! http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=362 http://bit.ly/db7hhk [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Erico Joao and Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: Another unanimous endorsement! http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=362 http://bit.ly/db7hhk [...]

]]> Comment on I know you will try to stop the earmarks and spending in Washington, but as a Congressman, isn’t that one of the main jobs that you are sent to do? How can you REALLY stop the earmarks? by Tweets that mention I know you will try to stop the earmarks and spending in Washington, but as a Congressman, isn’t that one of the main jobs that you are sent to do? How can you REALLY stop the earmarks? | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=355&cpage=1#comment-19 Tweets that mention I know you will try to stop the earmarks and spending in Washington, but as a Congressman, isn’t that one of the main jobs that you are sent to do? How can you REALLY stop the earmarks? | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com Sat, 15 May 2010 01:27:47 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=355#comment-19 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Euthamia Looby and Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers. Christine from Redondo Beach asks....... http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=355 http://bit.ly/bePpzY [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Euthamia Looby and Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers. Christine from Redondo Beach asks……. http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=355 http://bit.ly/bePpzY [...]

]]> Comment on Do you agree with President Obama’s choice for the next Supreme Court Justice? by Tweets that mention Do you agree with President Obama’s choice for the next Supreme Court Justice? | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=347&cpage=1#comment-18 Tweets that mention Do you agree with President Obama’s choice for the next Supreme Court Justice? | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com Tue, 11 May 2010 01:56:40 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=347#comment-18 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Kurt Schlichter. Kurt Schlichter said: An example of why I support @PeteKesterson to replace Cong Jane Harman: http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=347 http://bit.ly/9xNvk0 [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Kurt Schlichter. Kurt Schlichter said: An example of why I support @PeteKesterson to replace Cong Jane Harman: http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=347 http://bit.ly/9xNvk0 [...]

]]> Comment on Is it true that your opponent in the Republican primary is suing you? Is this a way of affecting your campaign? That sounds like Chicago tactics. by Tweets that mention Is it true that your opponent in the Republican primary is suing you? Is this a way of affecting your campaign? That sounds like Chicago tactics. | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=322&cpage=1#comment-16 Tweets that mention Is it true that your opponent in the Republican primary is suing you? Is this a way of affecting your campaign? That sounds like Chicago tactics. | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:09:01 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=322#comment-16 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lynne, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers......... http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=322 http://bit.ly/do3MMW [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lynne, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers……… http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=322 http://bit.ly/do3MMW [...]

]]> Comment on What is your position on amnesty for illegal immigrants? Would you support legislation that is similar to the so-called ‘comprehensive immigration reform’, that is, pay a fine, learn English, pass a civics test? by What is Your Position on Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants? Would You … http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=313&cpage=1#comment-15 What is Your Position on Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants? Would You … Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:38:49 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=313#comment-15 [...] test? Other than healthcare, it is apparent that immigration is on the mind of so many …More Cancel [...] [...] test? Other than healthcare, it is apparent that immigration is on the mind of so many …More Cancel [...]

]]> Comment on What is your position on amnesty for illegal immigrants? Would you support legislation that is similar to the so-called ‘comprehensive immigration reform’, that is, pay a fine, learn English, pass a civics test? by Tweets that mention What is your position on amnesty for illegal immigrants? Would you support legislation that is similar to the so-called ‘comprehensive immigration reform’, that is, pay a fine, learn English, pass a civics test? | Pete Kesterson Fo http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=313&cpage=1#comment-14 Tweets that mention What is your position on amnesty for illegal immigrants? Would you support legislation that is similar to the so-called ‘comprehensive immigration reform’, that is, pay a fine, learn English, pass a civics test? | Pete Kesterson Fo Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:57:57 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=313#comment-14 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Kurt Schlichter, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You aks, Pete answers......... http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=313 http://bit.ly/cVPBya [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Kurt Schlichter, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You aks, Pete answers……… http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=313 http://bit.ly/cVPBya [...]

]]> Comment on Are you an NRA member? What is your stand on guns? by Tweets that mention Are you an NRA member? What is your stand on guns? | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=283&cpage=1#comment-12 Tweets that mention Are you an NRA member? What is your stand on guns? | Pete Kesterson For Congress -- Topsy.com Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:23:38 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=283#comment-12 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Doug Ray. Doug Ray said: RT @PeteKesterson: You ask, Pete answers. Conrad from Redondo Beach asks................. http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=283 http://bit.ly/aN8ZaU [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Doug Ray. Doug Ray said: RT @PeteKesterson: You ask, Pete answers. Conrad from Redondo Beach asks…………….. http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=283 http://bit.ly/aN8ZaU [...]

]]> Comment on I know the battle on PROP 8 going on in the courts right now is a touchy subject for someone running for office. That being said, the voters of this district and this state have voted on this matter twice, and have voiced our opinion and are tired of having to waste tax dollars in our courts, for an issue that has been voted on and rejected by the majority of this state! What are your thoughts on this matter? by Tweets that mention I know the battle on PROP 8 going on in the courts right now is a touchy subject for someone running for office. That being said, the voters of this district and this state have voted on this matter twice, and have voiced our opinion a http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=259&cpage=1#comment-11 Tweets that mention I know the battle on PROP 8 going on in the courts right now is a touchy subject for someone running for office. That being said, the voters of this district and this state have voted on this matter twice, and have voiced our opinion a Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:04:13 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=259#comment-11 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Euthamia Looby and Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers. Joe from Redondo Beach asks......... http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=259 http://bit.ly/d7D2l6 [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Euthamia Looby and Euthamia Looby, Pete Kesterson. Pete Kesterson said: You ask, Pete answers. Joe from Redondo Beach asks……… http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=259 http://bit.ly/d7D2l6 [...]

]]> Comment on Last year, I learned about HR 25-The FairTax bill and really feel that it could change our country for the better in so many ways. Our tax code is incredibly complicated-more so than it needs to be-and stifles the economy. The FairTax is just that-fair. Would you support the bill? by brisprad http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=214&cpage=1#comment-9 brisprad Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:42:14 +0000 http://www.kesterson4congress.com/blog/?p=214#comment-9 Thanks for your response Pete. If I may, I wanted to clear something up about the FairTax-how it would actually help those living under the poverty level now. Most people start out learning about the FairTax as just a consumption tax rather than an income tax. There is a provision referred to as a prebate. According to FairTax.org: "Under the FairTax, all Americans consume what they see as their necessities of life free of tax. While permitting no exemptions, the FairTax (HR 25) provides a monthly universal prebate to ensure that each family unit can consume tax free at or beyond the poverty level, with the overall effect of making the FairTax progressive in application." For a single person, the prebate would be about $200 a month; for my family of 4, about $340. Most people who really understand the FairTax actually say it would help those below the poverty more than our current system. Yes, the items people buy would include a consumption tax. However, the tax is inclusive, not added on top the purchase price. I personally love the idea as a way to help add money to savings. I do feel a flat tax would be better than our current system, but not as good as the FairTax for one huge reason-tax evasion. People could still be creative as what they claim as their income (especially income outside their regular job) just so they wouldn't pay as much in taxes. Under the FairTax, that is not a problem. Thanks again for your time. Sincerely, Brian in Lomita Thanks for your response Pete. If I may, I wanted to clear something up about the FairTax-how it would actually help those living under the poverty level now. Most people start out learning about the FairTax as just a consumption tax rather than an income tax. There is a provision referred to as a prebate. According to FairTax.org:

“Under the FairTax, all Americans consume what they see as their necessities of life free of tax. While permitting no exemptions, the FairTax (HR 25) provides a monthly universal prebate to ensure that each family unit can consume tax free at or beyond the poverty level, with the overall effect of making the FairTax progressive in application.”

For a single person, the prebate would be about $200 a month; for my family of 4, about $340. Most people who really understand the FairTax actually say it would help those below the poverty more than our current system. Yes, the items people buy would include a consumption tax. However, the tax is inclusive, not added on top the purchase price. I personally love the idea as a way to help add money to savings.

I do feel a flat tax would be better than our current system, but not as good as the FairTax for one huge reason-tax evasion. People could still be creative as what they claim as their income (especially income outside their regular job) just so they wouldn’t pay as much in taxes. Under the FairTax, that is not a problem.

Thanks again for your time.

Sincerely,
Brian in Lomita

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