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I am a bit surprised that this story hasn't made the news in America. Or the earlier farmer strike in the Netherlands. I don't know if you are aware that Amer
by rmason 3y ago
I am a bit surprised that this story hasn't made the news in America. Or the earlier farmer strike in the Netherlands.
I don't know if you are aware that American farmers also get a discounted tax free diesel fuel which has red coloring added to it. That way if a mechanic works on a non-farm vehicle and notices that the fuel is colored red then they can report the owner.
https://www.ricochetfuel.com/blog/dyed-diesel-fuel-vs-regular-diesel-whats-the-difference/#:~:text=Red%20%E2%80%93%20used%20for%20off%2Droad,dyed%20red%20for%20easy%20detection https://www.ricochetfuel.com/blog/dyed-diesel-fuel-vs-regula....
- PaulHoule 3y ago... or your truck stops at a weight station.
- adamomada 3y agoIt’s not just farmers as your link shows, it’s for off-road usage. The road taxes shouldn’t apply for all the equipment that doesn’t touch a public road, no? Edit: I see why you posted that info now that I looked at the pics - the farmers are using their tractors on public roads
- lp0_on_fire 3y agoThe current political zeitgeist that most of the major media organizations endorse in this country is not conducive to covering those subjects, lest the wrong people get ideas.
- porkbeer 3y agoWell said. Its a travesty we have to dance around clear influences in these discussions even here.