The funny thing about Obama and his 'no new tax' is how he's outright lying about it.
There is a excise tax involved. Too bad the majority of the people don't even know what that is, so Obama will be able to soundbite his way around it.
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Obama and Stephanopoulos got in a testy exchange over the matter Sunday on "This Week."
"Under this mandate, the government is forcing people to spend money, fining you if you don't. How is that not a tax?" the host asked.
Obama argued that the government would be providing tax credits for those who have trouble affording coverage, and that Americans who have insurance are already paying hundreds extra in premiums to cover uncompensated care.
"That may be, but it's still a tax increase," Stephanopoulos said.
"No. That's not true," Obama said. "I absolutely reject that notion."
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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009...-obama-denial/
So, the government forces you to spend money, and if you refuse, you get fined, and that isn't calling taxing them? Gotta love the soundbites.