The left is trying the same tactic nationally. Find the scapegoat for a problem caused by government policies. The scapegoat (Bush, big oil, evil speculators, OPEC, conservatives, ...) are blamed for problems caused by rat interference in energy markets. The new energy economy is a fraud, green labels are a fraud, and rats are frauds.
Bingo!
A nice retired couple in our neighborhood had a “No Coal Plant” sign in their front yard. This winter was bad, and it was nearly obscured by a big snow drift. They are on a fixed income and any price spikes in fuel or food is going to hurt them. I didn’t try to explain how coal is responsible for 50 per cent of the electricity generated in this country, there is no arguing with the hypnotized.
But, I am eager to see what/where their ire is going to be directed when their utility bill spikes to some unbelievable figure in the not too distant future.