No, Bortz is a syndicated talk show host. And contrary to NYMM, he does know what he's talking about. The fact is what he believes is that people should be able to keep what they make and be taxed on what they spend. Plain and simple. It is a workable plan. I do agree theres way to many welfare leaches out there that depend on liberal democrats for support from generation to generation for the Fair Tax to be adopted. So, in a way, this is a moot point.