Ja’Nako Bezze + 36 JB Posted July 19, 2018 The House passed a non-binding measure to denounce a carbon tax, calling it “detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.” It passed 229-180 with two members voting present. Six Republicans voted against the resolution while seven Democrats broke with their caucus to vote “yes” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meanwhile + 49 PT Posted July 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Ja’Nako Bezze said: The House passed a non-binding measure to denounce a carbon tax, calling it “detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.” It passed 229-180 with two members voting present. Six Republicans voted against the resolution while seven Democrats broke with their caucus to vote “yes” why the rush, I wonder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnAtronis + 77 JA Posted July 19, 2018 The only people who will benefit from a carbon tax are uncountable unelected bureaucrats who will manage the funds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ajan Bosnjacki + 27 AB Posted July 19, 2018 18 minutes ago, Ja’Nako Bezze said: The House passed a non-binding measure to denounce a carbon tax, calling it “detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.” It passed 229-180 with two members voting present. Six Republicans voted against the resolution while seven Democrats broke with their caucus to vote “yes” Two years, and all they've accomplished is a tax cut for the rich and price hikes for everyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna + 68 JT Posted July 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, JohnAtronis said: The only people who will benefit from a carbon tax are uncountable unelected bureaucrats who will manage the funds. 22 minutes ago, Ja’Nako Bezze said: The House passed a non-binding measure to denounce a carbon tax, calling it “detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.” It passed 229-180 with two members voting present. Six Republicans voted against the resolution while seven Democrats broke with their caucus to vote “yes” basically they voted against science, basic economics and for crony capitalism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen + 67 SM Posted July 19, 2018 20 minutes ago, Meanwhile said: why the rush, I wonder? There is a rush to condemn the carbon tax is because it is yet another tax on an already over-taxed nation...that will do absolutely no good and will be used for things other than what they say it will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja’Nako Bezze + 36 JB Posted July 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Stephen said: There is a rush to condemn the carbon tax is because it is yet another tax on an already over-taxed nation...that will do absolutely no good and will be used for things other than what they say it will. The ideal of a carbon tax is pretty impressive. The implementation is the problem. It would depend on politicians not lining the pockets of themselves and their friends. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hajga Loma DK + 47 HL Posted July 19, 2018 43 minutes ago, Ja’Nako Bezze said: The House passed a non-binding measure to denounce a carbon tax, calling it “detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.” It passed 229-180 with two members voting present. Six Republicans voted against the resolution while seven Democrats broke with their caucus to vote “yes” Koch brothers got their way. Imagine that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
李伟王芳 + 77 ZL Posted July 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, Stephen said: There is a rush to condemn the carbon tax is because it is yet another tax on an already over-taxed nation...that will do absolutely no good and will be used for things other than what they say it will. Canada allowed in the carbon tax and now their energy prices are through the roof, this also translates to food prices shooting up as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickW + 626 NW Posted July 19, 2018 51 minutes ago, JohnAtronis said: The only people who will benefit from a carbon tax are uncountable unelected bureaucrats who will manage the funds. Carbon taxes are generally quite straight foward to apply and can be fiscally neutral Collect say $30bn in Carbon Tax and reduce this off other taxes elsewhere - employment taxes, sales taxes on basic goods etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WaytoPeace + 42 PC Posted July 19, 2018 About the only ones who would not be helped by a well thought out carbon tax are coal producers and oil companies that are not diversified into natural gas and renewables. Such a tax should be designed to reflect both the real cost of the carbon, to encourage usage of less carbon intensive alternatives, to help encourage carbon recapture, and to help ameliorate the adverse affects of additional carbon in the atmosphere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guillaume Albasini + 546 GA Posted July 19, 2018 As suggested by Michael Mehling, an MIT professor, applying carbon charges, instead of trade tariffs, to imports could be a smart solution to fight climate change and trade tariffs at the same time. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05708-7 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/economy/how-to-counter-trump-on-trade-tariffs-and-climate-inaction-impose-carbon-charges-on-us-imports-61171 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Oil Trader + 418 JJ Posted July 20, 2018 I will probably watch this video now a couple of time. Tks Epic. And then spend a week to see if I can find those same facts he points out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Oil Trader + 418 JJ Posted July 20, 2018 I have seen guys predict the crash since 15k, one of them will have to get it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barn 0 BG Posted July 23, 2018 If a Carbon tax can limit pollution then it is a good thing. Electric vehicles are the future no matter what the Koch Bros say. If the USA doesn't stay competitive the Koch brothers will be speaking Chinese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites