As Oil Spews in Gulf, BP Chief at UK Yacht Race: Obama’s Itinerary During Gulf Crisis

As oil spews in Gulf, BP chief Tony Hayward attends yacht race at UK’s Isle of Wight In what one environmentalist described as “yet another public relations disaster” for embattled energy giant BP, CEO Tony Hayward took time off Saturday to attend a glitzy yacht race around England’s Isle of Wight. As social networking sites [...]

Day 61 In The Gulf: Complaint Media Drones On About BP CEO – “Who Is In Charge”?

Just another “scene” in Congress’s political theatre of the macabre; a “scene” where the Politicians assume the costumes of the “concerned legislator” and of “vigilant oversight”, characters rushing to complete their lines and their lies, before the final curtain falls….. The “system” that presents this “play” for the common man’s consumption, the system that politely applauds the actor’s performances and then asks condescendingly whether the “unwashed” know that this “Act” has ended.

Day 61 In The Gulf – Smoke & Mirrors From A Compliant Media – ‘Gross Negligence’: BP Used Cheaper, Riskier Oil Wells

Let me make an additional comparison – The US Air Force is now purchasing F22 aircraft not F16 aircraft. The F22s are smaller, cheaper and require less maintenance. Does that make the F22 an inferior aircraft? Did Congress make a “reckless decision” to purchase F22s to replace the F16s? Was Congress guilty of “gross negligence” for making the switch? If you ask the company that manufactured the F16 you would get a resounding “Yes”. If you ask F16 pilots they would say “Yes” also, but just ask an F22 pilot and you’ll get a different answer.