BP will file for bankruptsy?

[Whoo]

Actually, Rat, I believe servicemembers are exempt and/or eligible for waiver.  I would check into that.  One of the things Obama was adamant about, and as he said even while he was campaigning for the job/during the debates, was that disabled vets and people who were living at or below poverty level would receive waivers.   ;)

In terms of business, there will be tax breaks for employers, both big and small....I actually believe there is a greater tax advantage for the smaller businesses.  Also, a Health Savings Account is tax-deductible and you would be covered under that as an owner/employee (I am sure of this, as I just finished helping get one set up through Republic for my boss.)  Yeah, there's alot of details still kinda murky, and I'm sure it will be tweaked more, but I still think this plan is better than giving free reign for insurance companies to raise rates at will and deny coverage ad nauseum.

[Whoo]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38570559/ns/us_news-the_new_york_times

Ah, the apportionment of liability begins! ::) >:(

[Whoo]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38719452/ns/disaster_in_the_gulf

Hungry, anyone? ;D

Seriously, though - it is my understanding the oil is detectable to taste, and if ingested would give people stomach aches without any lingering effects.  However, the dispersant is a different matter and to me, is reason enough not to eat anything from those waters.  I hate it for the fishers there, but I think it's waaaaaaaay too soon to be going after products from that region.

On another note, has everyone noticed that virtually every commercial from BP now has someone from the US being the mouthpiece?  I knew they'd replaced Hayward with an American, but I've noticed "lower level" personnel being used in their commercials - ones with more southern accents and such.  It's kinda insulting BP would think that would make us change our minds and start believing them over a difference in accents. >:(

[Sir Jeffrey]

Yup, it is hard not to notice when they say my name is so and so and I grew up here and I care about these waters blah blah blah.

[Whoo]

Well, I want to know what the deal is with Admiral Thad Allen - there's just been something about him I didn't trust, and still don't.  Now he's waffling about whether or not to tell BP to proceed with the bottom kill; he's thinking they may not need to do it.  I don't give a damn what BP thinks, or even what he thinks - seal the damned thing once and for all. >:( :mad: >:(

[Sir Jeffrey]

I find it sarcastially funny that they are concerned about 40,000 gallons/barrels (?) of oil that may leak from between the casing and the outer wall of the well. With the amount that leaked daily, does it really matter?

[Whoo]

Ah, the manipulation goes into full swing:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38983701

Can BP be any more slimy?  If the Gulf drilling accounts for only 11%, that means they have 89% ability to pay!  Hell, they forked out 93 million in advertising to try and convince us they are "good guys who are really sorry about the unfortunate accident", to say nothing of the kajillions of bucks they spent buying out Hayward.  I'd say that was plenty of money to help pay for many oil spill related costs.  We'd better call their bluff and keep their feet to the fire.  Bastards. :mad:

[Sir Jeffrey]

Agreed but it is equally slimy of the law in the process of passing only bars them from future drilling. They made big mistakes but at least they stepped up to the plate were most businesses would have ran.

[Sir Jeffrey]

http://www.newsok.com/cement-flows-for-permanent-plug-of-bps-gulf-well/article/3496476?custom_click=headlines_widget

Finally pumping in the cement to plug this beast!!!