[MathsOX]

> Funny how the discussion is never to simplify the code

This has been the conversation in every political debate for (at least) the past decade. It could be the one broad sentiment shared across party lines.

Almost everyone agrees on simplifying the tax code, especially corporate tax, it just becomes more difficult when vested interests are adversely affected when the rubber meets the road.

[nmrm2]

Also, "simplify the tax code" is too often used as code language for wiping out progressive taxation (on the right) or wiping out corporate subsidies (on the left). Which makes the politics of the issue that much more intractable.