This could all be true, but I don't see a long term vision.  With a huge reliance on oil, we should follow the example of the Gulf Nations who cannot diversify their economies fast enough.  They are years ahead of us, yet the UAE is still creating an income tax of their own.  Like Nevada who relied too heavily on gambling revenue, history WILL repeat itself.  The only question is if Alaskans will be ready when the inevitable happens.