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Originally Posted by BBKing
Eh? Why is having a weed off electorate who are now going to vote for the other lot in droves in the government's interest? I think you overestimate how much power government actually has these days.
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They have the power to tax you. You have the power to refuse to pay. They have the power to jail you. Is that overestimating too much?
It's true that they can't jail everybody but it's unfortunate if you happen to be one who does end up in jail cell. Remember this is the government that jailed pensioners for non-payment of council tax.
Also remember that there's no guarantee that the Conservatives will do any better as the only way to do something is for the government to reduce the existing tax on fuel which has a knock-on effect on government expenditure and policy implementation. I doubt if either party wants to do that and no-one is suggesting it so it seems unlikely.
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DfT policy for railways was until not too long ago decided on the basis of an oil price of $25 a barrel. They don't actually want to consider what happens when oil is too expensive for transportation.
Interestingly, my mate mentioned above voted Green for the London Mayor. He said it was to offset what he does for a living...
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We live in an oil-based economy. Oil is only highly priced if there is low supply and high demand. Take the demand away and oil companies have the oil but few buyers.
Despite the protests, most people will reluctantly pay the increased price. Biker protests only work if you have fuel for your motorbike.