O/T: Stopping BP Leak

[Lobby Dosser]

And you have what?

[salty]

You are not seeing everything.

[Lobby Dosser]

And you are?

[Lobby Dosser]

BTW, what's stopping Cameron from just doing what he thinks he can do? Last I heard he was going to "forward a number of reports to appropriate government agencies". Has he done that part yet?

[salty]

He lacks the authority to take over the operation. BP has legal paperwork giving THEM complete control. The president of the US apparently doesn't think even he has the authority to place observers or advisors on site without BP's permission.

[Lobby Dosser]

I can see where BP maintains control, but can't see how they can stop an observer. The lease documents would have to specify complete control over a large area of the sea surrounding the well. Even then wouldn't the government maintain 'inspection' rights?

[salty]

Get serious. The government is essentially powerless to order BP to do anything. They can only negotiate and try to use pressure to get them to do ANYTHING. And, no, outside observers are not allowed anywhere near the site without permission from BP.

They are in complete control of the site.

[CW]

I've been waiting for someone to do things right and snip previous posts but I guess I have to do it myself.

[Jack Stein]

Amazing ain't it?

Good job BTW!