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‘Laughing stock’: New Zealand to tax sheep and livestock for ‘belching and flatulence’
JUNE 12, 2022
By Paul Homewood

 

Meanwhile the views from Downunder:

https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2022/06/12/laughing-stock-new-zealand-to-tax-sheep-and-livestock-for-belching-and-flatulence/

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Uh-oh...

First they came for the sheep and livestock...

How long before there is a fart tax on ribs, chili, and beer?  :pondering:

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The greedy b@st@rds are trying to pull the wool over people's eyes...

Giving them money is going to change the climate, just how?
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Sheep and cattle are notorious for taking advantage of tax loopholes.
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New Zealand Wool is a huge export.   Used in high end Rugs, Carpet, and other textile goods.  Looks like the NZ gov wants to tax the cash cow...er sheep.
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