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[–] [email protected] 3 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Niagara Falls powers a lot of shit on the East Coast. There was threats to shut it down at one point. As an American I say turn it off make us feel the pain when the power goes out. People might actually blame Trump but that’s wishful thinking

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago

The power threat was export tariffs, at least a threat from anyone with actual power. The problem being, I don't think the guy making the threat had that legal power, which is why I'm believe it disappeared.

I think...

I'm pretty sure only the Federal Government has that power, though I might be wrong.