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Forty shades of green

Head Rambles Posted on 13th February 2019 by Grandad13th February 2019 8

I had the misfortune to see one of those topical debate programmes last night. The only thing that piqued my interest was that they had Eamon Ryan pitched against Michael Healy-Rae. For those not familiar with either of these I … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Warming, Government, Taxes | 8 Replies

A road less travelled

Head Rambles Posted on 7th August 2018 by Grandad7th August 2018 9

Our gubmint is worried. They wanted us to drive cars that were more fuel efficient and had lower emissions.  So they introduced taxes to “nudge” us in the right [i.e. their] direction. So people went out and bought cars that … Continue reading →

Posted in On the road, Taxes | 9 Replies

Screwing the screwers

Head Rambles Posted on 1st June 2018 by Grandad1st June 2018 12

I think I mentioned a while ago that I had set myself a little challenge. It was a simple enough task – to screw the gubmint for every cent I could get out of them. If they has been decent … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Taxes | 12 Replies

Sweet theft

Head Rambles Posted on 1st May 2018 by Grandad1st May 2018 25

The first day of May and a new “sin tax” hits the lowest paid. Yes, today is the first day of the sugar tax, or the soda tax or whatever you want to call it.  Leastwise the powers that be … Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol, Obesity, Smoking, Taxes, The Nanny State | 25 Replies

Another free lunch

Head Rambles Posted on 2nd February 2018 by Grandad2nd February 2018 4

Some bloke has suggested that Ireland should have free contraception. I presume this is in response to the abortion debate that is raging here at the moment [and for the next few months]. I should point out to non-Irish readers … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Health, Taxes | 4 Replies

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