Month: September 2010

British Petroleum, Control the Information, Disenfranchised, Gulf Coast, Macondo Well, Oil Spill

Responding to BP’s Report…a related story

British Petroleum unleashed their 193 page report yesterday, accepting a small part of the blame for the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon, while at the same time pointing eleven fingers at Halliburton and Transocean. The report held  a number of key findings, but focused a great deal of attention on the improper cementing of the well, something it should be noted British Petroleum had nothing to … Continue reading Responding to BP’s Report…a related story

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David Vitter, Democracy, Headlines

Senator David Vitter Chr”O”nicles…Vol. 1

In last night’s forum with Democratic challenger Charlie Melancon, Republican Senator David Vitter was asked how he felt about the automatic citizenship status of babies born in this country to non-citizen parents. Vitter said he has introduced legislation that would prevent automatic citizenship from being granted. So here go the allegedly’s: Republican Incumbent Senator David Vitter: doesn’t approve of “anchor babies”, but loves prostitutes. Have … Continue reading Senator David Vitter Chr”O”nicles…Vol. 1

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Apocalypse, Bobby Jindal, Control the Information, Voting

“Voters Can Make up Their Own Minds”- Bobby Jindal, and to Help, Watch the Dem’s New Video

Jindal refused to weigh in on David Vitter’s re-election campaign yesterday; when asked by a local reporter if he would endorse the incumbent Senator in his race over the Democratic challenger, Charlie Melancon, Jindal replied that “voters can make up their own minds.” For Jindal, assuming the governor is positioning himself for a run at the 2012 presidency, it was certainly the safe choice. In … Continue reading “Voters Can Make up Their Own Minds”- Bobby Jindal, and to Help, Watch the Dem’s New Video

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Katrina, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, NFL

Dan Hampton, Somewhat of an Ass

Dan Hampton, former Chicago Bear and present day jack-ass, in offering his expert commentary to the NFL network had this to say about the upcoming Thursday night match-up between the Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome, “If you watch that playoff game last year, the Vikings need to go down there and hit that town like Katrina. I think the Vikings go down … Continue reading Dan Hampton, Somewhat of an Ass

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Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Coast Guard, Control the Information, Democracy, Disenfranchised, Gulf Coast, Headlines, Katrina, New Orleans, Oil Spill, Plug The Leak, Sarah Palin, Supression of Science

Headlines: Gulf Coast and Beyond

Criminal charges being considered against BP in Gulf oil rig tragedy – Times Picayune Hurricanes May Carry Toxic Chemicals from Crude Oil and Dispersant Inland – Washington Blog FDA’s standards for Gulf seafood may be lower than those in past oil spills – Press Register John McCain Says He’s Too Old and Tired for Any New Ideas of His Own – HuffingtonPost ‘Censoring’ of Craigslist … Continue reading Headlines: Gulf Coast and Beyond

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British Petroleum, Gulf Coast, Oil Spill

Random Impressions After Watching BP’s Youtube Channel

1. Boy, are they sorry. 2. Sad, but hopeful music plays everywhere they go. 3. Everyone working for BP was either been born in, or currently lives on the Gulf Coast, and everyone loves New Orleans. 4. Everyone’s natural speaking voice is humble, empathetic and contains a southern accent. 5. Everyone smiles, except when they appear worried and/or concerned. 6. Nobody who works for BP … Continue reading Random Impressions After Watching BP’s Youtube Channel

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Disenfranchised, Katrina, New Orleans

An Afternoon With Charlie, An Evening With Mayor Landrieu

The Sunday afternoon after Rising Tide found me in a bar on St. Claude Ave, having a drink or three and talking to a guy named Charlie who was splitting a pitcher of beer with his friend. Charlie lived in the St. Roch neighborhood, born and raised in New Orleans and he was telling me about the lives lived on either side of St. Claude … Continue reading An Afternoon With Charlie, An Evening With Mayor Landrieu

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