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I wouldn't be fussy about the rebate mechanism but funding a government based on energy prices can also be a tricky business - but even a poorly managed local g
by JamisonM 8y ago
I wouldn't be fussy about the rebate mechanism but funding a government based on energy prices can also be a tricky business - but even a poorly managed local government subsidised by energy exports is far better than local energy consumption subsidised by energy exports.
- dahdum 8y agoYes, nonzero chance they'd sell off the revenue stream for pennies on the dollar to some private financiers to stopgap irresponsible deficit spending. See Chicago for an incredible example of this: https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/parking-meters-garages-took-in-156m-but-city-wont-see-a-cent/ https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/parking-meters-garages-too...