Report: Chirac Eyes Carbon Tax for U.S.

Las Vegas Sun ^ | February 01, 2007 at 10:56:22 PST | ASSOCIATED PRESS

[Southerngl]

>>>Most of the worlds population have rejected this scam. I guess China and India don't count?>>>

You're right, their carbon output doesn't matter either.

I posted a comment on the Telegraph article regarding the hedgehog that couldn't take a winter nap and the Scottish woman in disbelief that an American didn't acknowledge how much they were destroying the world (an American didn't believe that Global warming was man-made). I made the comment and asked if this woman felt that China was just as evil since they put out more carbon emmissions than the US, per capita. Of course after 4 hours, the Telegraph has neglected to post my comment.

[RJL]

In the liberal moonbat mind there is nothing that a good stiff tax can't fix.

Good luck Chiraq.

[LonePalm]

We could institute a weasel tax on French politicians.

The signature block says it all.

Il n'y a pas d'honte être français. Il y a seulement l'honte dans rester de français.
(There is no shame in being French. There is only shame in staying French.)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[kinoxi]

Thanks for the link. The last I read about the situation there was a dispute over whether or not dams can be considered credits. I can't supply a link right now but the euro elitists were working on nullifying China's public works (dam building) projects and it was far from resolved as of the middle of last year.

[kittymyrib]

Uh...there's just one little fact that the msm Leftist left out. NONE of the signatories to the Kyoto Accords have reduced their carbon emissions. The eeeevil USA, which did not sign it during BILL CLINTON'S presidency (and Hellery should be reminded of that fact constantly), has reduced its emissions by 14%. Be careful what you wish for, Jacques. We could put that carbon tax on all the stuff the European hypocrits ship over here, and double it on the French.

[Little Ray]

Can we eye a boycott on French goods?
No more Renault or Citroen imports!

[eyedigress]

Let's just cut off all trade with France. Done.

[rod1]

Sounds like Jacques just qualified France for the highest import bracket of our Arrogance Tax.

[Enchante]

How about a "WEASEL TAX" as in every imbecilic socialist wanker (ISW) like Chirac must now pay a weasel tax. These ISWs consume far too much souffle, wine, brie, cognac, etc. relative to their complete lack of contributions to human progress. Let all the ISWs be taxed down to the point of poverty, and use the money for the US military. :^)

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Or Citroens, the ultimate in French weirdness.

[Lewite]

I read several years ago that a volcano in Mexico is spewing out more pollution in one year, than all mankind in their entire 6000 years. I say lets require all countries with active volcano's shut down all volcanic emissions, immediately!

[EricT.]

I propose an American Hero tax on France. It will be a yearly payment of $50 million per American Serviceman's grave inside France.

[Eva]

I read in the WSJ, a few weeks ago, that Europe was falling in love with SUVs, themselves. The family of the head of the European Union rides around in VW Toureg, that is advertised as being powerful enough to pull a 747.

[epluribus_2]

Pssst. It's about the Money. Pass it on...

[coconutt2000]

The purpose of this proposed tax is clear. French industries are having a tough time trying to meet Kyoto's required goals, and doing so is costing them a pretty penny. This drives up the cost of their goods for export, which makes them less competitive than their American counterparts.

The French aren't all that bright as a country. They have a tendency to refuse to admit that they made a mistake with Kyoto, and to compound the error, they want to patch their economy with a tariff against their primary competition. However, the solution is simple - repeal Kyoto and immediately French goods will become more marketable and competitive.

But the French aren't likely to ever admit that George W. Bush was right, or that the Americans in this case had a lot more common sense.

(The Kyoto treaty was designed specifically to diminish the United States. When the U.S. pulled out after GWB was inaugurated, the treaty became an embarrassment and punishing mistake for those who remained in the treaty. Just ask Canada if one doubts.)

[doctor noe]

Chirac shouldn't threaten to start a war that France certainly couldn't finish.

[Calpernia]

Now that you mentioned it, I remember a dispute about a dam in Australia too. It did have to do with the Clean Water Act.

[Rummyfan]

Ugliest car ever made - the Citroen 2CV! And a top speed of about 60 mph....

[bert]

We should take up strong consideration of the French wine operation. During the fermentation process, the conversion of sugar to alcohol yields large quantities of carbon dioxide. The wine industry must be forced to contain the co2.

[Drammach]

Can we eye a boycott on French goods? No more Renault or Citroen imports!

Tax the wines and cheeses too..