CARBON TAX: The truth, the lies and the humour

[MidLifeCrisis Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MidLifeCrisis]

OK. This is the hot topic for Australian Members so, as a person that loves a laugh and sledge at the incumbent government here is the thread

To get us started:

Dear Juuulia
Will I have to pay a carbon tax on my farts? I know you said its the top 500 polluters, but my wife thinks I have been caught.

Can I claim a carbon credit for my plantation of non producing tomatoe and silly basil plants?

[Madkore Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Madkore]

I got 3:

Dear Julia,
I want to backstab my colleague - will I be exempt from the carbon tax?

AND

Dear Julia,
If the Government is in the Top 500 polluters, will the Government have to pay the carbon tax and will it pay for it by charging the other 499 polluters more tax to pay for its own tax?

AND

Dear Julia,
Will you increase Ruddy's allowance so he can pay his carbon tax, given that you keep sending him overseas?

[Bazza Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bazza]

If I did'nt think that carbon taxing will distroy our economy and many hard working Australian family's quality of life ... I'd joke about it to.
Bazza.

[williade Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close williade]

If I did'nt think that carbon taxing will distroy our economy and many hard working Australian family's quality of life ... I'd joke about it to.
Bazza.

This. I don't believe a word Gillard says on the topic of Carbon Taxes. I love how its now a Carbon price not a Carbon Tax. That is some of the dodgiest PR work I've seen.

[tassie tiger Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close tassie tiger]

The worst part of the whole thing is the fact that if climate change is going to be so damaging then you go the whole hog, not this 1/4 hearted "look we have done something about climate change" policy.

Exempting vehicles was the clincher. If its gunna work then it needs to change behaviour and that will only be done if it hurts. We are getting the tax simply because Labor made a deal with the greens to ensure they could form govt.

We have a hung parliament here in tassie and its equally as dependant upon the minor parties to govern. And its equally a mess.

I have a bit to do with the climate change section at work (local govt) and the evidence, when explained by a scientist without the doom and gloom greenies or head in the sand far right around, is that on the balance of probability it is occurring and we either need to try and influence change (IMO wont work) or prepare for it.

I dont think it will destroy industry or workers lives. The costs will just get passed down amongst the populace. As the Qantas MD said "we will be passing every cent onto the customer". People need to fly, buy steel and aluminium, they will just pay more.

cheers

[GH4wd Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close GH4wd]

Many moons ago I bought my ex wife a diamond ring.

I've always thought that diamonds are pure carbon......so does that mean there will be a "Diamond Tax" as well?

If so, who will pay this tax & will it be retrospective....omg will I be liable for the tax...I'm shuddering at the thought

Jeepers does our fearless leader have a diamond ring? Or may be getting one soon

Will she have to pay the Diamond Tax too or is she exempt

[williade Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close williade]

People need to fly, buy steel and aluminium, they will just pay more.

People will just cop it and keep emitting CO2 at the same rate. Then the greens, like the Russian dude Torchering Rambo in Rabmo II, will simply turn the dial and crank up the carbon price.

"Don't be afraid to scream."

[Danda Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Danda]

Seriously I cant believe the whole country isn't taking up arms by now, the outright LIE that this is going to reduce emmisions is ludicrous, who do you know that wastes power ??? everyone i know thinks it costs too much now, and how the blue blazes taxing it will make any differance is beyond me, if your serious about reducing emmisions there are at present three known ways , wind, solar, nuclear, tell me where tax fits into that because I just dont get it, it took years for labour to get back into power but believe me theyv'e completly blew it this time people will never go back there again, and all for what ???

[kav Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close kav]

dear julia i was born a redhead but thankfully i turned blonde at age 18 months . does this mean that i can still become a backstabbing ,fat -arsed no titted sleazy , bullshiting ex industrial lawyer come politician , with no agenda other than to line my pockets as fast as i can before australians wake up , in the name of the good of our country . oooh sorry is that off topic

[eatlovelearn Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close eatlovelearn]

Seriously I cant believe the whole country isn't taking up arms by now, the outright LIE that this is going to reduce emmisions is ludicrous, who do you know that wastes power ??? everyone i know thinks it costs too much now, and how the blue blazes taxing it will make any differance is beyond me, if your serious about reducing emmisions there are at present three known ways , wind, solar, nuclear, tell me where tax fits into that because I just dont get it, it took years for labour to get back into power but believe me theyv'e completly blew it this time people will never go back there again, and all for what ???

well said davy ,

when we sold our coal fired power stations to the japs , the condition was that they had to find a more cleaner way of burning coal
that was more sustainable ,
we are still waiting for this as we tax payers fork over millions of dollars to them to phase out coal 30 years later ??????

[PradOz Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close PradOz]

dear julia i was born a redhead but thankfully i turned blonde at age 18 months . does this mean that i can still become a backstabbing ,fat -arsed no titted sleazy , bullshiting ex industrial lawyer come politician , with no agenda other than to line my pockets as fast as i can before australians wake up , in the name of the good of our country . oooh sorry is that off topic

you forgot the big fat ear lobes. they talk about tuck shop arms , well shes got em in the lobes

THE SOONER SHE/LABOR ARE OUT THE BETTER THIS COUNTRY WILL BE

i dont think i have ever heard so many young 10 to 18 year olds express an opinion about how bad the country/s government is. they are even ringing talk back radio normally associated with us older farts

normally the 18 year olds cant be bothered even enrolling to vote or vote on polling day. look out julia/labor, they are all coming to get you, so put us all out of our misery and call an election

[GH4wd Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close GH4wd]

you forgot the big fat ear lobes. they talk about tuck shop arms , well shes got em in the lobes

THE SOONER SHE/LABOR ARE OUT THE BETTER THIS COUNTRY WILL BE

i dont think i have ever heard so many young 10 to 18 year olds express an opinion about how bad the country/s government is. they are even ringing talk back radio normally associated with us older farts

normally the 18 year olds cant be bothered even enrolling to vote or vote on polling day. look out julia/labor, they are all coming to get you, so put us all out of our misery and call an election

hmmmm that's saying something..................and what about the Diamond Tax I mentioned earlier??

[williade Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close williade]

hmmmm that's saying something..................and what about the Diamond Tax I mentioned earlier??

Diamonds will earn you carbon credits as they are the most effective form of carbon capture

[GH4wd Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close GH4wd]

Diamonds will earn you carbon credits as they are the most effective form of carbon capture

snap...........

[bevwone Member Find all posts View Profile Close bevwone]

Diamonds will earn you carbon credits as they are the most effective form of carbon capture

Not according to the greens - Carbon capture is not a viable option.

The mind boggles...