C.A.G.E.D. Sequence Saturday

BP's main partner in Gulf sez BP is reckless! Eating their own... (2.00 / 2)

Follow up to above.

The CEO of Andarko Petroleum seems to have a bit of a disagreement with BP's Tony Hayward regarding whether it is too soon to know what caused the failure and destruction of the Macando oil well that is still leaking copious amounts of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.

Andarko's CEO, Jim Hackett, released a statement that included his assessment of information that has been gathered through investigating the reasons for the failure of the well.  Within this statement regarding the ongoing investigation, Jim Hackett says that it "indicates BP operated unsafely and failed to monitor and react to several critical warning signs during the drilling of the Macondo well."

Partner in damaged oil well slams BP for 'reckless' actions -- and inaction

BP's three-front oil spill war -- on the seafloor, on the Gulf Coast and in Congress -- turned into a four-front battle Friday when its main partner in the damaged exploration well blamed the oil giant's "reckless decisions and actions" for causing a disaster that was "preventable."

It was the first time since the blowout in the Gulf of Mexico that Anadarko Petroleum had given its view of the accident, and its chief executive, Jim Hackett, did not mince words. In a statement, Hackett said he was "shocked" by information that has emerged from investigations of the accident. He said it "indicates BP operated unsafely and failed to monitor and react to several critical warning signs during the drilling of the Macondo well."

Anadarko's statement contrasted with the testimony of BP's chief executive, Tony Hayward, who told a congressional committee Thursday that it was too soon to reach conclusions about the disaster's causes.

Hackett's comments have huge financial implications. As a 25 percent partner in the well, Anadarko would ordinarily be responsible for a quarter of all cleanup and damage costs. But, Hackett said, "BP's behavior and actions likely represent gross negligence or willful misconduct and thus affect the obligations of the parties under the operating agreement." He said Anadarko would donate to charity and civic groups any proceeds it receives from the sale of oil collected during the cleanup.

Of course, BP is stringently disagreeing with Jim Hackett and his view of the causes for the worst environmental disaster here off our shores in the history of the United States of America.

The oil industry has been a very cliquish group that has stuck together through thick and thin forever, it seems.  When they start eating their own over profit and loss, the walls are beginning to come down around their ears.

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by: brobin @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 10:22:53 AM UTC

I avoid all education (2.00 / 3)

on music or anything.  If you actually know how to do stuff, you no longer have an excuse.

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by: flagpole @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 15:38:11 PM UTC

aw hell... (2.00 / 2)

now you're unto the secret that women have known for years.  For instance, I have no idea how to start the lawn mower.

^{my momma didn't raise no fools}

The government does not run on unicorn kisses and/or butterfly farts.

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 15:49:29 PM UTC

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I kept telling myself (2.00 / 2)

'Self, don't click on this link, you'll just get upset.'
I don't even take my own advice.

Afghanistan peace conundrum flummoxes mediators

Flummoxed.  They're flummoxed.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/wor...

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 19:30:26 PM UTC

Sigh (2.00 / 2)

Sighox

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by: brobin @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 19:50:38 PM UTC

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Sighox? (2.00 / 2)

I like it.  What is it? 'Sigh' in ....uhhhh Swedish?

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 20:59:24 PM UTC

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It's a flummoxed sigh (2.00 / 2)

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by: brobin @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:19:29 PM UTC

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Excellent. (2.00 / 2)

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:30:48 PM UTC

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damn, b (2.00 / 2)

you were too clever for me too... good one!!

The government does not run on unicorn kisses and/or butterfly farts.

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:35:14 PM UTC

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Thanks.. (2.00 / 1)

 now we're all sharing the upset...

Hey, let's see if we can come up with some better choices than 'they're flummoxed'

1.  They suck

2. Olly olly oxen free

3.

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 20:39:21 PM UTC

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well, I stayed away from (2.00 / 2)

brobin's Afghan stuff (and I/P) because I'm a wimp and was trying to not cranked about too many things at the same time (e.g.  Turkey? Turkey is gonna be lecturing people!?!?!)
so, I know better, sorry.

3. Profit!!!

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 20:57:55 PM UTC

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Of course you should (2.00 / 2)

pay attention to Turkey.. hell, they're the ones who did didn't try to wipe out the Armenians ....  If you can't trust the Truks to do the right thing who can you trust?

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:07:36 PM UTC

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Did you know (2.00 / 1)

The government does not run on unicorn kisses and/or butterfly farts.

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 20:33:51 PM UTC

Local fun for a change (2.00 / 2)

R competitors for Gaby Gifford's (Blue Aqua Dog) Fiiiine Seat in the House.

Paton (scumbag former State Leg. who the local 'lib' press seems to love), has Tea challenger, Kelly.  Kelly asks legitimate question (Weird, I know!!) about Paton's relationship with Payday Loan People.  Paton's response is: You Commie taking Stimulus $$$ from Muslim Usurper!!!  Also, Go Fuck Yourself.

Hilarity on tap.

http://azstarnet.com/article_0...

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 20:48:12 PM UTC

I've come to two (2.00 / 1)

conclusions..

1. I love your take on your links.  

2. You live in, what is probably, the most interesting state of our union.

Thank you for being there so we don't have to be.

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:04:30 PM UTC

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You're so sweet. (2.00 / 2)

I can't understand why some.....errrr, never mind.

S. Carolina is still in the running.  
Ya know, it's weird, not too long ago, it seemed that the prevailing feeling was that Az. was at least kinda middle of the road, had our share of wingers and loony libs, but not like those other places.  Oh well.  

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:29:43 PM UTC

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Look at it this way (2.00 / 2)

AZ was #2 and had to try harder... but you're right, I think the most insane state is still SC, with AZ is closing in fast.

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:38:01 PM UTC

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I would like to blame McCain/Crazy (2.00 / 2)

for bringing too much attention to the State,  too many people running around realizing that Az. was not still a Territory.  Even before, McCain on all the TV's, never really got the sense that he had anything to do with Az., just sorta Senator at Large.
Then once Janet N. left, Worlds Biggest Wingnut competition began in earnest!!!  

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:49:54 PM UTC

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And now, here we are.. (2.00 / 2)

Fun times

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by: masslass @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 21:57:51 PM UTC

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Well, I'm gonna go see (2.00 / 2)

what Albert has to say about the situation.

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by: nocatz @ Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 22:23:52 PM UTC

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