Since the worst ecological disaster took place....

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Mooch -. Jul 30, 2010, 1:02pm UTC

I think first and foremost we should look at why safety inspections and regulations were ignored.

As far back as Bush, and Possibly Clinton.
Obama's Administration had the chance to catch this, and they didn't instead they gave them a safety award, and then this.....

Secondly I don't think that we should be drilling where a person can not dive down to evaluate, whether in a sub, or physically, a situation in a disaster.

Thirdly
I think that everyone that is drilling offshore for oil should have an emergency disaster plan put into place before they are allowed to drill.
Mooch

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Matthew A. Jul 30, 2010, 1:36pm UTC

I don't know. Maybe some things are just meant to be. It was catastrophe. It was ruin. The ocean will never be the same. I agree. But then again, how much damage have they caused before this that no one has seen? Maybe it took this incident to raise all the flags against these people. Maybe they will be monitored now so that they don’t cause any more destruction.

René Allen Jul 30, 2010, 8:12pm UTC

I agree with everything you've shared on this issue Matthew.

Matthew A. Jul 30, 2010, 9:32pm UTC

Then again, it could be a really elaborate plot to sell more BP....or end BP. Whoever knows anymore?

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Sam Carana Jul 30, 2010, 8:06pm UTC

We should have had legislation in place in support of electric vehicles. Had there been more electric vehicles, there would have been no such drilling in the first place.

René Allen Jul 30, 2010, 8:26pm UTC

Great thoughts Sam.

Laurence Northcote Jul 30, 2010, 8:38pm UTC

I do not believe that "electrical" cars will help the environment. Electric means either nuclear plant or more dams to crate more energy, and that's increase the CO2 and NOX....

Sam Carana Jul 30, 2010, 11:52pm UTC

Thanks, René!

Laurence, you're misinformed. Even if the electricity came from coal-fired power plants, driving electric cars is still cleaner. Of course, we have to phase out coal as well, and the combination of renewables and electric cars can provide clean and cost-competitive power around the clock.

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René Allen Jul 30, 2010, 8:26pm UTC

You did see the electric vehicles with a price tag of 40 grand that will roll out ~ GM? OBAMA was in Detroit today visiting the automakers.

In answer to your question about what could have been done to lessen the effects?

QUICKER RESPONSE

WHISTLE BLOWING

FIRINGS LONG OVERDUE

The MORATORIUM on drilling was 1 good response, and should not have been attacked. But who can make the insane ~ SANE?

And, definitely, the drilling should not have even began. There are better energy sources that have been known for a very long time -- but for GREED, this would not have happened.

GREAT ARTICLE Roger!

This is FEATURED in PROPHETIC PULSE ~ A Paradigm Shift.

Blessings ~
Your Friend,
Rene

Sam Carana Jul 30, 2010, 11:59pm UTC

The Nissan LEAF has a $32,780 base price in the U.S., but Federal government tax credits of up to $7,500 could bring the price down to $25,280. Further incentives, such as a $5,000 rebate for electric cars in California and Georgia, could bring down the price even further, to $20,280. The Leaf can also be leased for $349/month, for 36 months, after an initial $1,999 payment.

The most expensive part of electric cars is the battery. The cost of batteries is expected to come down by nearly 70% in the next few years, President Obama recently said.

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Since the worst ecological disaster took place.... What do you think could have been done to lessen the effects that it caused?

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