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lotowner
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BP's CEO - Congressional Bullying
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6/17/2010 10:15:24 PM
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Just watching the Congressional grilling by Dumb^ As3 politicians today was sickening. None of these jerks give a crap about the people on the Gulf. This is an opportunity for "show and tell" - Strictly posturing and pontificating.
What about the reckless actions of these Congressmen in not giving oversight to the agencies who were to supervise the oil companies in the Gulf. Since when can the President direct a company to place $20 into a special fund for damage control. What about GM, Chrysler, BSs, and the financial institutions on Wall Street. Oh, don't forget Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
I've made several comments on this forum comparing Obama to Venezuela's Chavez. Obama's bullying of BP strengthens my thoughts that given time, Obama with a Democratic majority, could make this country another Venezuela.
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Talullahhound
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6/17/2010 10:46:15 PM
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First of all, he's a Brit. He's doing this to appear to be open and sincerely concerned-- it's all about apprearances. Don't forget he concerned about "the little people". He also "wants his life back". So I wouldn't waste too much sympathy on him.
Just what leverage do you think the WH has to force BP to put up the money? No, BP is agreeing to do this because they are in a Public relations nightmare, and the money they have agreed to put up is a drop in the proverbial bucket to them. It is nothing compared to the lawsuits that they will face. Likely, they will either arrange to be "bought out" or they will file bankruptsy and never pay out half of that. It's for show. They have leagues of lawyers and public relations consultants figuring out how they can come out of this with minimal damage. Unfortunately, high priced PR and high priced lawyers can't help what is being done to our coastline.
And then there is that idiot from Texas "apologizing" to the BP guy? It was too much even for his own party, and he ended up having to do the Washington "huma-huma".
Give me a break.
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lotowner
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BP's CEO - Congressional Bullying
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6/18/2010 8:04:17 AM
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TH
Please reread my comments. I'm not a BP fan at all - my attempt was to:
1. This is not the time to conduct a "show and tell" - How many of these "concerned" congressmen have been to the coast to see first hand what's going on?
2. Why are these same Reps not insisting that all available technology been considered to contain and clean up the spill. People in La are having a tough time getting approval to clean up and contain. Recently, the barges using to collect the oil were taken out of service by the CG to confirm that they had fire extinguishers, life vest, etc. and then put back in service 24 hours later.
3. Are we still refusing to consult with world experts on oil in the Netherlands, etc for "world best practices"?
4. Yes, BP agreed to the $20B and this is maybe 1 years earnings. That's not the point. Obama said on TV that he would require BP to put up dollars and a third party would administer. Why not make the third party the states impacted? What happens to Company X the next time that a similar event occurs? What would the CSX railroad do if they were hauling a load of explosives and a train derailed and Obama decides that CSX was deliberately not maintaining the tracks? Will they put up $5B?
5. I still think that Obama desires the level of power that Chavez has in Venezuela and the current Democrats in Congress would not hesitate to give him this power.
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Old Crappie
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6/18/2010 8:58:40 AM
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BP and it's subsidiaries on the oil rig are 100% responsible for the oil leak. Obama is 100% responsible for the crisis! He either purposely or incompetently allowed the oil to reach the coastline. Obama REFUSED the help of several nations with equipment too skim up all the oil that was leaking. The catastrophe is his alone. NEVER WASTE A CRISIS!!!
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MAJ USA RET
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6/18/2010 12:16:23 PM
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When one finds himself in crisis, the priorities are:
1. assess the situation
2. define the mission (AKA "the fix")
3. define steps to accomplish the mission
4. determine what outside support you require
5. assign responsibility and lines of communication
6. EXECUTE THE MISSION
Notice the conspicuous absence of “fix blame.” That is best left to the pompous and their lawyers.
BP is all about 1 through 6 above.
The affected states are all about mitigating damage to their already damaged economies.
Obama and Congress are all about blame.
(You vets will surely recognize the above format.)
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Talullahhound
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6/18/2010 7:44:12 PM
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I think it would be a great idea if they let the states administer the fund -- except the State politicians would probably find a way to cyphon off as much as they could to line their pockets.
I would never argue that the Federal Government is the best body to administer a fund to help the local people. It's too slow, too cumbersome and they would find a way to screw it up, resulting in more lawsuits. I guess I'd like to see it administered by an independent commission, much the way the 9/11 fund was done.
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Talullahhound
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6/18/2010 7:50:49 PM
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If you are going to blame Obama, then you might as well blame GWB for not enacting legislation to make the oil companies tow the line. But, what is the point of blame at this juncture? That's purely political and I would submit to you that what is going on in the Gulf transends politics.
This is the problem with country right now -- every one wants to afix blame, no one is standing up saying "I'm going to solve the problem". Where are the conservative solutions to this problem? I'd stand up and cheer if just one Conservative said "I know how to fix it and I'm going to do everything I can to do so, even if it costs me the next election." Instead they yammer on just like the Democrats. I'm so fed up with politicians I could SCREAM.
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Talullahhound
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6/18/2010 7:53:48 PM
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And the conservatives are doing what???? Gee, seems the blame game is being played on both sides of the aisle. Shocking...
Where is the conservative solution, other than slinging mud at the current Administration. Sure would LOVE to hear their solution or see some action on their part... other than making apologies, of course.
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