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Why exactly is it "usaglig" to suggest that this new tax is pointless, and indeed hypocritical in light of Denmark's other policies? (No nuclear power, punitiv
by A_D_E_P_T 2y ago
Why exactly is it "usaglig" to suggest that this new tax is pointless, and indeed hypocritical in light of Denmark's other policies? (No nuclear power, punitive tariffs on EVs and solar panels, etc.)
The most charitable interpretation: It is political theatre. And that, by definition, is unwise and unreasonable.
- Tadpole9181 2y agoOh, of course, that's the most charitable interpretation. Usaglig.
- A_D_E_P_T 2y agoWhat would you suggest is simultaneously more charitable and at the same time reasonable and well-considered? I don't think that there is such a position. If climate change is the bureaucrats' true concern, there are many better ways to combat it, and many of those ways aren't taxes on the population. In fact, it's quite unreasonable to suggest that anything Denmark does, in itself, can affect the world's climate situation. The only thing Denmark can do is provide the world with a positive example. This ain't it -- with rising cost-of-living concerns around the world, it's very much a step in the wrong direction.
- mollerhoj 2y agoIt isn’t necessary usagligt to argue that the new policy will be ineffectual, and that its just political posturing. However, its not position that either side here in DK holds. Both sides agrees thats its a major reform. You're making a novel claim here. Given how politics works, its unsurprising that the legislation isn’t completely consistent with other DK policies. The public opinion on nuclear has changed in recent years - maybe we’ll see some changes here soon.