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Sunday, June 13, 2010

That's the name

It is laughable that Britain is embroiled in a communications battle with our President over the disaster in the Gulf. In the U.S., President Obama has been criticized for not being aggressive enough ( I don't agree ) in dealing with the oil spill. Across the Atlantic, our closest ally and historical motherland is 180 degrees in the opposite direction. British politicians trying to stir up nationalistic feelings and protect pensioners have roundly criticized our President for being too aggressive and downright insulting. The thing is, all he did was call the company by their right name....BRITISH PETROLEUM. Instead of criticizing him, why don't they condemn BRITISH PETROLEUM'S irresponsible actions and mis-truths all in the name of protecting their muddy reputation. Instead of tar balls, we are now seeing thick and expanding pockets of oil hitting our shores. This disaster is now ten times the size of The Exxon Valdiez and it would be nice of our ally to support efforts to hold BRITISH PETROLEUM accountable instead of whining. This is a crisis and it needs serious grown up solutions. A British company is responsible for this disaster and trying to deny that fact is an insult to the thousands of people whose lives have been dramatically and sadly altered. Where are you Americans for reason and truth?

1 comment:

  1. This is the blogger..teacherman 04 and I wish to correct myself. BP officially changed its name from British Petroleum in 1999 so reference to this name by the President could have legitimately hit a nerve.

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