Beck Falsely States The U.S. Bought Alaska In The ‘1950s’ So We Could Drill

[lamexican]

Originally Posted by nononsenseguy

No, Beck never said such a thing. Get real! We all know how the U.S. aquired Alaska. Even Glenn Beck.

It's on video.

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by nononsenseguy

Exactly. I have been listening to Glenn Beck long enough that I know he isn't stupid. He knows our history better than most liberals (especially Dukester).

You think he's right about Alaska?

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[Metlakatla]

Perhaps you tell me, then, nononesense, when Alaska was "purchased" from the Russians.

[WillysB]

Originally Posted by Rggr

Beck said resources, not drilling. The purchase of Alaska was being debated and in doubt until Charles Sumner and some others stressed the resources and strategic value which swung opinion in favor of the purchase. Beck was not incorrect.

They're all wrong. I'm certain the U.S. purchased Alaska just to put Texas in second place.