Reply #84: Thank you!

[dgibby]

I'm sick of those who deflect questions/criticism of the cleanup with the trite, tired meme that Obama can't stop the leak.

Greatgawdalmighty! No one is saying that Obama can fix the damn blowout, and anyone suggesting otherwise is being disingenuous at best.

It is so obvious that the Govt is NOT in charge of the clean up, and is still taking orders from BP. A boot camp recruit could tell you that.

Twenty two years in the Navy taught me a thing or two about Command and Control, and believe me, the Govt has neither in this instance.

Let's review the evidence:

EPA TELLS BP to stop using Corexit. They are ignored.

EPA ASKS BP to cut down on the amount of Corexit they're using. They are ignored.

The Press complain that they are being prevented by BP from reporting the story. The Govt says cease and desist interference with the press. BP continues to prevent the press from covering the story.

Wildlife groups are complaining the the evidence of dead birds/fish/dolphins is being withheld from the public. The Govt is obviously aware of this, yet BP continues to cover this up.

The ONLY cameras at the well site belong to BP. Why doesn't the Govt have eyes on this. If they don't have the equipment, then why not take advantage of James Cameron's expertise?

The residents of the gulf have the most experience with the wetlands/marshes/estuaries, as well as the experience in boom placement, etc, yet BP doesn't allow volunteers to help. Why does the Govt allow BP to dictate who can help?

There are multitudes of alternative, environmentally sound methods of cleaning up the oil, yet BP continues to control what is being used. Why hasn't the Govt stepped in?

At least 17 countries have offered assistance, yet they were turned down. Did BP dictate that or did the Govt. If it was BP, then the Govt should have overridden them. If it was the Govt, then they are criminally negligent.

This has got to be one of the sorriest chapters of Govt malfeasance/ineptitude/impotence I've seen in my 64 years on this earth.

Stop with the fucking Kumbya moment with BP. It's time to fucking take charge! Lead, follow, or get the fuck out of the way! :grr: :nuke: :grr: :nuke: