The carbon tax funds essential government programmes, including social protection payments and the Warmer Homes Scheme
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman. Photo: Gerry Mooney
For the last two weeks, the blame for all the nation’s woes has been laid squarely at the feet of the carbon tax. If that pesky tax would just go away, everyone’s problems would be solved. We’d all be able to afford our food and fuel bills, we’d all be less stressed about making ends meet, and our collective anxiety would be lifted.
The word “chicken” has come to mind a lot lately. Let’s start with “chickening out”.
