How's this for a battle plan, Mr President? A Modest Proposal

[Richardo]

I'm no petroleum engineer, but read the internal memos about the dozens of shortcuts BP took with this well, and you just KNOW that - like any other form of cheating - it's not the first time they did it, it's only the first time they've been caught.

Here's a little takin'-BP-to-the-woodshed recommendation for you, Mr President:

How about the government immediately shut down all other BP platforms in US waters and make them commence digging relief wells for each one to within __ feet of the main bore, in the very likely event that other wells were dug on the cheap, just as shoddily encased, have inactive batteries in their BOPs and used 6 "centralizers" because the recommended 21 "would take 10 hours to install". Oh, and on all future projects, at least two relief bores to within __ feet of the main hole are mandatory, and are to be drilled concurrently with the main bore.

Bonus: Unlike a mere moratorium, this would actually increase demand for highly paid skilled labor.

Then - move on the other oil companies - any one that mentioned 'walruses' in their Gulf of Mexico safety plan would be a good start.

[Captain Hilts]

1. I like that #21. I would also like a govt-administered fund dedicated for wildlife. nt

[Richardo]

2. Excellent idea, #1

:hi:

...and just for fun, it's soon to have geopolitical ramifications if and when the oil reaches Cuba. Yay!

[Captain Hilts]

3. Cuba, then, next stop, Ireland!

Back at you, buddy!

[Bunny]

4. I like the sound of this.

:thumbsup: Threatening to cancel their drilling leases for failing to have adequate disaster plans would help, too.