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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

Drake ToulouseSeptember 9, 2010September 9, 2010Leave a comment

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Changing Course in the Gulf: Bad Lessons in Money and Politics Pt. 1 – BP and Corexit

In the past five months, Gulf Coast residents have been treated to a number of decisions with direct impact on their lives. They weren’t asked to give input at the time these decisions were made. They weren’t asked how they thought it might affect their future. The decisions occurred above their heads and most times, without their knowledge, but they are the ones now paying … Continue reading Changing Course in the Gulf: Bad Lessons in Money and Politics Pt. 1 – BP and Corexit

Drake ToulouseSeptember 8, 2010September 8, 20101 Comment

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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

Drake ToulouseSeptember 6, 2010September 6, 2010Leave a comment

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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

Drake ToulouseSeptember 5, 2010September 5, 20103 Comments

Barack Obama, British Petroleum, Control the Information, Escrow Account, Gulf Coast, Oil Spill

British Petroleum Issues Ultimatum in the Gulf (without actually issuing ultimatum)

British Petroleum wants new offshore drilling permits in the Gulf of Mexico and if they don’t get them, the company is about to get all financial on your ass. On July 30th, the House of Representatives passed a drilling overhaul bill that barred any company from receiving new permits if more than ten deaths occurred on its facilities or if the company had been fined … Continue reading British Petroleum Issues Ultimatum in the Gulf (without actually issuing ultimatum)

Drake ToulouseSeptember 3, 2010September 3, 20102 Comments

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Well Hell…Turn Off the News for Five Days and the Official Narrative Goes to Shit…

I thought the oil was gone. I thought the relief wells were on target. I thought emergency relief payments were to be issued within 48 hours, the blow out preventer was coming to the surface, British Petroleum’s internal investigation had found itself innocent, Corexit was biodegrading, the oil plumes had disappeared, the Gulf’s waters were being reopened because all was clear, nobody was really getting … Continue reading Well Hell…Turn Off the News for Five Days and the Official Narrative Goes to Shit…

Drake ToulouseSeptember 1, 2010September 1, 20101 Comment

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And now, a word from our sponsors…Vol. 11 – vacation version

Sometimes you need a break… Gov’t Mule featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Chameleon The hidden subtext? Obviously… See ya tomorrow. Have a nice day. Continue reading And now, a word from our sponsors…Vol. 11 – vacation version

Drake ToulouseAugust 31, 2010August 26, 2010Leave a comment

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The Gulf? Don’t Nobody Know Nothing Never – Me Neither, Except for…

I remember one night many years ago, walking down Decatur Street in the Quarter as the darkness was coming on, challenging the streetlamps to do their best. It was a beautiful February evening, colder but not freezing and as I glanced in the river’s direction I smiled at the sight of a rolling fog bank, moving slow, silent and concealing. Stopping at the corner of the square, I … Continue reading The Gulf? Don’t Nobody Know Nothing Never – Me Neither, Except for…

Drake ToulouseAugust 26, 2010August 26, 20102 Comments

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The Prestige Study…Why Feinberg Should Drop the “No Sue” Clause for Final Payments

Is Feinberg reconsidering the no-sue clause? Perhaps so, and maybe because of new information such as this: In the journal, Annals of Internal Medicine, a new study reveals the longer term health effects for cleanup workers exposed to spilled oil when the tanker Prestige sank off the coast of Spain. What it shows is the risks to human health go far beyond the damage of … Continue reading The Prestige Study…Why Feinberg Should Drop the “No Sue” Clause for Final Payments

Drake ToulouseAugust 25, 2010August 25, 2010Leave a comment

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Rolling Dice in the Gulf Coast – Here Comes Feinberg and His “Choice”

“Tomorrow morning, the Gulf Coast Claims Facility is up and running,” said Ken Feinberg, appointed by Barack Obama to administer the $20 billion dollar escrow fund, “BP is out of the claims-processing business beginning tomorrow.” In many respects this is good news. Kenneth Feinberg has promised to get reparations money into the hands of residents within 48 hours and to business owners within a week. … Continue reading Rolling Dice in the Gulf Coast – Here Comes Feinberg and His “Choice”

Drake ToulouseAugust 23, 2010August 23, 20103 Comments

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