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The fossil fuel capitalists are so very unhappy about this ban, they are still going on about it in the financial news. I have to say, I love it. Low natural gas prices directly benefit me, and isn't it our gas?

The price has certainly come down (look at henry hub chart..), but also winter has not been too cold..

They should ban oil exports next.. (for "national security")

Actually export tariffs would be better than outright bans.

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Export tariffs are actually unconstitutional in the US. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Import-Export_Clause

Interesting.. the same section banned any limitation on the importation of slaves... at least that clause had a sunset date. Both clauses were basically: "don't touch our cash cow".

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Looking at that clause, it appears that it's only unconstitutional if the individual states do it. Doesn't say anything about the federal government or Congress. Or am I reading it wrong?

There are two clauses that ban export tariffs. One applies to states, the other to the Feds.

Very warm winter. People in my (usually Frosty) neighborhood are marvelling. It's remarkably warm this year.

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