Frustration Mounts As Oil Seeps Into Gulf Wetlands

There are several issues involved, shutting down the gusher is one. Shutting down BP's other unsafe operations is another. Suspending the permitting of any more drilling operations is another. Releasing information about the amount of oil gushing into the Gulf is another. Monitoring, inspection, scientific teams, engaging boats & booms to protect the coastlines, etc., are others.



ALL are within the authority of the US government & none of it is happening. Neither the White House, nor the national incident commander, is doing this.



Carville is right-on-the-money when he asks, "What the heII is Barbara Boxer and Congress doing asking BP to release the live feed? Congress has subpoena authority and can get this done in minutes!"



We're experiencing a complete failure of leadership in this country, with a government controlled by people who like having power and wealth but hide from doing any actual real work.
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