I tend to find speed bumps somewhat ineffective since I find myself playing the "how fast can i get going after that last speed bump before i need to brake before the next one?" game when I encounter them.
Ironically, the US House of Representatives recently passed a bill making it illegal for foreign states to act together to "(1) limit the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) set or maintain prices for such products; or (3) otherwise take any action in restraint of trade for such products. Denies sovereign immunity or act of state doctrine protections for foreign states who engage in such such illegal conduct." The Senate is voting on it in a day or two.
Of course, at the same time, we're artificialing limiting our own production and forcing ourselves to be dependant on foreign states. Brilliant.
Of course, at the same time, we're artificialing limiting our own production and forcing ourselves to be dependant on foreign states. Brilliant.