Guard watches coast for oil slick's first wave

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

So far, local government has been very limited as to what they can do, because of the fact the Feds have allocated the cleanup operation to BP.

Until there is a changing of the guard, BP is running the show down there, not the local or even U.S. Gov't.

yeah this is what i heard from a news show who did a 30 min story. they interviewed towns people who said they are litterally waiting and willing to start doing something but BP controls everything and they arent doing anything.

i didnt believe it but after hearing more and more and reading the problems the state of louisianna is having with BP, i believ it now.

just seemed so unbelievale that the gov't would just pass responsibility and control of the clean up to BP, not allowing anyone else to help.

fuck BP, states need to start doing their own thing and then bill those punk ass bitches later. of course i could see BP claiming bankruptcy after this (after they payoff the golden parachutes im sure their top execs have).

[SolidSnake84]

The siphon is only taking 1000 barrels a day....hardly a fix....the worst is yet to come.

[12thMan]

This is really heartbreaking.

[jdlea]

I actually read that there are concerns that the oil spill could spell extinction for the Brown Pelican, Louisiana's state bird. I think it was in the Times-Picayune that they were saying that LA has stressed the bird a lot. (Removed because it was incorrect).

I don't know where I read that and the majority of it could be wrong because that's just what I remember from a few weeks ago...I'll try to dig something up.

EDIT: Okay, found a slideshow: source

Originally Posted by EDF

The brown pelican was taken off the Endangered Species list last year after recovering from DDT exposure. This is breeding season, and the oil has reached colonies on protected islands. Pelicans nests and fishing areas are at risk from oil.

Another article on the subject

[SolidSnake84]

The siphon can only take 1000 barrells a day because the pressure surrounding the jagged ass cut that they half-assed made with the shears doesnt allow for a tight seal. It's blowing the oil out of the bottom of the seal and around the pipe. No way to contain it.

[over the mountain]

fuck BP

[Chico23231]

I think its time to BP and government start reaching out to other companies and other countries for help...obviously no one here has answers. Heard a couple Dutch companies who drill in the north sea have offered a plan but gotten no reply from BP...It just blows my mind with the money and resources BP have, they cant take of this, really frustrated, criminal charges need to be filed. Cant stand to see the pictures of the wildlife...

[over the mountain]

there were 2 cool pics to see. 1 of a pelican being released from a cage into beautiful blue water. the other is ..i forgot the other but it was nice to see.

idk if the pelican being released was a saved bird from this spill or was taken years ago.

[CRedskinsRule]

I am curious, has anyone on here stopped using BP, or any other BP related, companies. I haven't really heard of a national or international boycott effort, though I know there are protesters.

Yes, I do feel like inserting a "BP Clean OUR Coast" truck sign joke at this juncture. Maybe Kapipal has an account for that?

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am curious, has anyone on here stopped using BP, or any other BP related, companies. I haven't really heard of a national or international boycott effort, though I know there are protesters.

Yes, I do feel like inserting a "BP Clean OUR Coast" truck sign joke at this juncture. Maybe Kapipal has an account for that?

after seeing those pics of oil drenched brown pelicans i thought about giving some BP stations the business (the business being an obnoxious guy ranting and raving) but they are locally owned and operated. im sure joe schmoo gas station owner gets screwed by BP as well.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am curious, has anyone on here stopped using BP, or any other BP related, companies. I haven't really heard of a national or international boycott effort, though I know there are protesters.

Yes, I do feel like inserting a "BP Clean OUR Coast" truck sign joke at this juncture. Maybe Kapipal has an account for that?

I was wondering the same thing. NPR had a story about that recently, that BP gas stations have suffered and could suffer more.

Local BP Gas Station Owners Fear Boycott

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I was wondering the same thing. NPR had a story about that recently, that BP gas stations have suffered and could suffer more.

Local BP Gas Station Owners Fear Boycott

I feel bad for the station owners, but I won't stop at a BP anymore. It may be a very small hit to BP, but if enough people join in, the individual station owners will change to another provider when their contracts are up, or will file lawsuits against BP to allow them to change suppliers.

[joethiesmanfan]

WE the U.S.A. played this dirty game and got burnt. Time to pray for a better outcome and repent. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. Stop fronting.

[CRedskinsRule]

JTF,

You ought to start a thread that outlines your ideas and thoughts. The resulting conflicted thread/posts would really make for a good off-season time killer. Please be as detailed as possible, cuz your stuff amazes me at times.

[over the mountain]

im no business attorney but from an elementary stand point, LLCs and what not protect the individual assets of the corporation's CEO, president etc from lawsuits that arise from their corporate activities. (you cant take BP's ceo's mansion for an oil spill)

im sure some people alot smarter than me can come up with something. cmaybe you can you attach a judgment to the ceo's mansion if his decisions and actions rise to a level of reckless endangerment (not complying with safety regs and employees are killed).

if a metro bus driver rear ends you, you can sue WMATA and the bus driver.

if a metro bus driver punches you in the face, you can sue the bus driver but you cant sue WMATA b/c punching people in the face is not within the course and scope of employment as a bus driver.

maybe, somehow, it can be shown that BP's ceo punched someone in the face (disregarding and covering up safety hazards which results in foreseeable deaths is not within the corporate activity of drilling and refining oil?)