silentgods Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/07/12/gulf.oil.disaster/index.html?hpt=T1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitenglish1208 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 thank god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruins4ever Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Why couldn't this have been done sooner? Those awesome ideas like the "junk shot" and the enormous "box-shaped" containment device (now at the bottom of the seas) were absolute lunacy, and if this hadn't/hasn't worked, I wonder if they would have tried/try the nuclear solution. Seems to me, every new well drilled should probably have a relief well drilled at the same time, and maybe have some sort of metal construct in the pipes that could seal off the flow if another rupture occurs. It seems like BP simply had no contingency plan, and then blatantly lied about the amount of oil being leaked (1000 barrels a day?) Talk about telling the American public to basically suck it.... This entire event has been an absolutely disgusting show of a lack of empathy, remorse, regret from one of the worlds largest companies, and I would be very surprised if they are able to afford the entire cleanup of this horrendous spill, plus pay the affected parties restitution for a loss in income/livelihood. Not only will they likely not be able to afford to pay for the damages, this will lock American federal courts up for years and years, and there will be no real change in energy policy unless Obama can really convince people it's for the best. I have some hope that he can do it, but... man, it's gonna be a bigger uphill battle than healthcare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchrudder Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Why couldn't this have been done sooner? Those awesome ideas like the "junk shot" and the enormous "box-shaped" containment device (now at the bottom of the seas) were absolute lunacy, and if this hadn't/hasn't worked, I wonder if they would have tried/try the nuclear solution. Seems to me, every new well drilled should probably have a relief well drilled at the same time, and maybe have some sort of metal construct in the pipes that could seal off the flow if another rupture occurs.It seems like BP simply had no contingency plan, and then blatantly lied about the amount of oil being leaked (1000 barrels a day?) Talk about telling the American public to basically suck it.... This entire event has been an absolutely disgusting show of a lack of empathy, remorse, regret from one of the worlds largest companies, and I would be very surprised if they are able to afford the entire cleanup of this horrendous spill, plus pay the affected parties restitution for a loss in income/livelihood. Not only will they likely not be able to afford to pay for the damages, this will lock American federal courts up for years and years, and there will be no real change in energy policy unless Obama can really convince people it's for the best. I have some hope that he can do it, but... man, it's gonna be a bigger uphill battle than healthcare. It couldn't have been done sooner because it takes a while to drill relief wells apparently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burdenx Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Too late, we're already doomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 the only solution is to invade england, and steal all their natural resources. and their land. yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 DRILL, BABY, DRILL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruins4ever Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Why couldn't this have been done sooner? Those awesome ideas like the "junk shot" and the enormous "box-shaped" containment device (now at the bottom of the seas) were absolute lunacy, and if this hadn't/hasn't worked, I wonder if they would have tried/try the nuclear solution. Seems to me, every new well drilled should probably have a relief well drilled at the same time, and maybe have some sort of metal construct in the pipes that could seal off the flow if another rupture occurs.It seems like BP simply had no contingency plan, and then blatantly lied about the amount of oil being leaked (1000 barrels a day?) Talk about telling the American public to basically suck it.... This entire event has been an absolutely disgusting show of a lack of empathy, remorse, regret from one of the worlds largest companies, and I would be very surprised if they are able to afford the entire cleanup of this horrendous spill, plus pay the affected parties restitution for a loss in income/livelihood. Not only will they likely not be able to afford to pay for the damages, this will lock American federal courts up for years and years, and there will be no real change in energy policy unless Obama can really convince people it's for the best. I have some hope that he can do it, but... man, it's gonna be a bigger uphill battle than healthcare. It couldn't have been done sooner because it takes a while to drill relief wells apparently... I was more talking about a snugger fitting cap. Or even one that could seal it off and allow for one hose to be put over the top if it so the oil could at least be fully collected... I mean, they may have considered it and it was deemed impossible, but it sounds like it could have been done long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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headtowall Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 This could have all been avoided if they let them drill 500 feet under the ocean not 2 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 This could have all been avoided if our government grew a set and broke free from the oil lobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 new development, AWESOMEEEEEE. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38200524/ns/disaster_in_the_gulf/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I wish MSNBC's site didn't have so many bullshit ads and buttons and whatever the fuck else they have that freezes my browser every time I open their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruins4ever Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 new development, AWESOMEEEEEE.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38200524/ns/disaster_in_the_gulf/ : What a cluster-fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 second verse. back to hoping. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100715/ap_on_bi_ge/us_gulf_oil_spill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I looked for this thread to bump earlier but couldn't find it. It's closed, but who knows if it can stand the pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythescumbag Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I looked for this thread to bump earlier but couldn't find it. It's closed, but who knows if it can stand the pressure. Ahhhhhh I can't take the pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythescumbag Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 It is never too soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankmurphy Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Shit in your cornflakes motherfucker. "Official: Seep Found Near Capped BP Oil Well" http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2004606,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 It's been really hard for me to keep up with all the news on the oil spill. It's just so emoionaly taxing on me that I've had to stop listening/reading/watching for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 ^^^agreed but thats how bp is able to get away with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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