I just checked Google Blog Search for entries on carbon tax for the last 24 hrs and found that all but a few were Conservative bloggers trouncing the Liberal plan. It’s like the Christian Right in The States 10 yrs. ago. Seems like they’re well organized and vocal. My lonely little blog was there on page 2. Wow, page ranking! A more positive comment was seen at maribo by Simon Donner:

• Is there a better time to redirect federal tax code to stress fuels, rather than income? The signals are all pointing in that direction. Cars are outselling trucks and SUVs for the first time in years. Goldman Sachs reported this week that oil could reach $150 to $200 a barrel. Public transit usage is on the rise. A carbon tax on transportation and heating fuels would only further nudge our economy towards higher energy efficiency and lower per capita greenhouse gas emissions. Most importantly, even if 100% revenue neutral the tax will allow the government the political room to direct revenues to programs to further invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy and new technologies.

More on this later.