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USA Governments stance on Area 1002

United States National Slideshow Presentation BureauWhat is America?

FREEDOMSo, what is Area 1002?First, lets establish what it is not:

Not the 951st sequel to Area 51Not a punk bandNot evilNot specialNot importantNot beautiful

No, really, what is it?Located in the ANWR (Artic Natural Wildlife Refuge)2000 acres out of 19 millionAnywhere from 60 200 years of oil reservesFrom 4.3 11.8 billion barrelsMost (80%) is located closest to existing site, Prudhoe Bay

Why do we need it?Nearby NPR-A now only has 896 million barrels Lots of fuel has been found to be natural gas rather than oil.

BOO!Why do we need it?

BOO!We are now more dependent on foreign imports than ever before (58%)Therefore our gas prices go up, and our economy goes downWe are now at greater risk of international conflictWhy do we need it?

YEAH!Would reduce foreign imports by $156 - $377 billion between 2018 and 2030And reduce foreign trade deficit, currently standing at $41.9 billion (July 2015)Why do we need it?

YEAH!America wants it, so we need to do it! (59% in favour, CNN)Alaska wants it, 200 acres for 736,000 jobs?Even the Caribou would say yes, if you asked them nicely!So whats the problem?Environmentalists are getting confused between

Like, Like, serious now, Like, serious now, how many CaribouLike, serious now, how many Caribou have you seenLike, serious now, how many Caribou have you seen horrifically drowning in oil?Like, serious now, how many Caribou have you seen horrifically drowning in oil? Like,Like, serious now, how many Caribou have you seen horrifically drowning in oil? Like, ever?NoneNone Duh.But look at all these cute animals!

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CARIBOU?

80%!So, in conclusionOIL!So, really, in conclusionArea 1002 has virtually no downsides, and $377 billion in upsides!Help reduce your countrys dependence on foreign oil!Be rewarded with 736,000 jobs!What would you rather have, a national park or another war?

Thought so!

Now for a good ol fashioned, American freedom debate!

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