Obama quietly signs bill shielding airlines from carbon fees in Europe

The Hill ^ | 11/27/12 | Keith Laing

[Bernard Marx]

"However, there is a silver lining here — the administration has appointed high level representatives to pursue a global solution for aviation and climate," Chatterjee said.

The Right hand doesn't see what the Left hand is doing. The Left plans strategically; the Right, tactically -- when it plans at all. Keep an eye on Doha.

[PhiloBedo]

I’ve been following this for years. It’s the first ballsy thing the COngress has done in years. They stood up to a Euroweenie tax scheme that would make ALgore proud.

The Chicoms stood fast also, threatening to impound Euro airliners if they imposed the tax on the Chinese airlines (as pitiful as they are).

I think the Euros will have to back off this one. Big victory...really.

[ncfool]

The airlines told him they would lay off 50,000 employees if he passed it. So Obama knew it was in his best interest. Mid-term elections will be coming up soon.

[BobL]

I wouldn’t argue that...

[onedoug]

I think he’s just gearing up for the airlines nationalization.

[Amberdawn]

I wonder how these corporation’s donations went in the last election? Rent-seeking anyone?

[SpaceBar]

Yesterday you accused me of being a libertarian or at least believing in libertarian ideas. Wasn’t sure how to take that because admittedly, I didn’t know much about them, and have heard disparaging things about them around here (on FR). So instead of hastily typing up a snarky reply, I went to their party website and perused a “quick list” of their party platform, and you know what? I’m ready to change my party affiliation to libertarian. I have a few minor issues with their platform, but in general they look good and reflect my values in the large. The R’s aren’t delivering in my opinion, and parties reflect their membership, not the other way around. Heck, the socialists took over the dems lock, stock, and barrel. So adios Republican party, you can keep all the self-important policy wonks who are just furthering the divide, and secretly laugh behind closed doors at the racket they’ve got going with the dems. They haven’t delivered positive results in twenty five years, and have only served to slow down the slide into socialism a little bit by playing the “good cop”, then do what they damned well please when elected, and never fail to dissapoint. Thanks for the epiphany.

[Lurker]

My pleasure. Please notice I used the small “l” version. I don’t agree with the Libertarian Party on several issues. But they’re a heck if a lot closer to my core political beliefs than Boehner or Romney ever will be.