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Oil Giants Lobby Trump to Unleash 'Fossil Freedom': A Plea to Throttle Climate Action
Fossil Freedom unleashes a bold campaign to prioritize oil over environmental concerns, rallying support for deregulation while dismissing climate change as mere background noise. In a quest for profit, this coalition of oil titans seeks to redefine American exceptionalism at the expense of the planet’s future.
In a stunning display of corporate camaraderie, the oil and gas industry has banded together, forming an unprecedented coalition dubbed "Fossil Freedom." Their mission? To convince President Trump to release the full potential of fossil fuels while simultaneously throttling climate action, all under the banner of American exceptionalism.
"Ditch the regulations, unleash the beasts!" thundered Rex Oilington, a spokesperson for the coalition, during a press conference held in a lavish conference room adorned with oil portraits of past CEOs. "We firmly believe that our glorious nation can save the economy one barrel of crude at a time, regardless of those pesky little things like climate change or the future of humanity."
The plea comes as climate scientists continue to ring alarm bells like they’re auditioning for a role in a horror movie. However, the fossil fuel titans are unfazed. "We’re going for the gold here, folks. Who needs clean air and water when you can have jobs?" Oilington added, waving an American flag made entirely of receipts from gas stations.
To further sweeten the deal, the coalition has offered a $1 billion incentive package that promises tax breaks for every gallon pumped and a free bumper sticker that reads, “Drill, Baby, Drill: The Soundtrack of Freedom!” Their campaign features a commercial showcasing children joyfully frolicking in fields of crude oil, their laughter echoing as they splash each other with glistening hydrocarbons. "It’s called bonding with nature," Oilington explained. “We just happen to be using nature’s most abundant resource.”
As they ramp up their efforts, industry lobbyists are reportedly working around the clock, periodically stocking the White House with gift baskets filled with gasoline-scented candles and century-old decrees from oil barons promising unlimited prosperity. "There’s no better way to show support than with a tax-free bribe," quipped one lobbyist, who preferred to remain anonymous but described himself as a “well-paid patriot.”
Meanwhile, a rival group of environmentalists equipped with science textbooks and righteous indignation has urged the administration to consider addressing climate change. In response, Oilington has issued a clarifying statement: "We respect their right to protest, but let’s not forget that without fossil fuels, those protests couldn't be heard over the roar of our drilling rigs."
In a curious turn of events, the pressure to vilify the concept of renewable energy has also gained momentum. Fossil Freedom plans to introduce a new TV ad campaign titled "Wind: A Silent Killer" promoting the notion that wind turbines are turning families into hermits. “With wind energy comes solitude,” Oilington announced. “What kind of a life is that?”
As the lobbying effort intensifies, the president has yet to comment, although sources close to him suggest he is thoroughly enjoying the sweet scent of crude wafting through the West Wing. "It’s like they always say, 'Better late than never—as long as you're never green,’" he reportedly joked to a gathering of enthusiastic oil executives.
No one is quite sure how this saga will unfold, but one thing remains abundantly clear: Fossil Freedom is here to stay, taking massive strides toward extreme extraction and unyielding denial, one lobbying dinner at a time.
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Original title: Oil Industry Asks Trump to Repeal Major Climate Policies
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