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Change Happens Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:06 AM
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Any idea how BP will be punished for the oil in the gulf?
Edited on Sat May-01-10 07:13 AM by Change Happens
How do these things work?

I know they have to pay for the cleanup, but what would a fine look like? Multi Billions?

Will they compensate all the people hurt economically? Fishermen, tourism related industries...etc.?

How do these things work?

Can we FORCE BP to hire about 10,000 people for the cleanup? Can we create jobs from this disaster?
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taterguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:06 AM
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1. LOL
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Birthmark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:14 AM
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2. First...
...it's the comfy chair for them! Then we issue a harshly worded statement. Finally, we throw money at them to heal the wounds our vicious treatment has caused them.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:14 AM
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3. Jobs are being created...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x8248492

Fishermen Sign On to Clean Up Oil

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BP has said it will hire as many local residents as possible to clean the beaches and distribute boos through the surrounding marshes and waterways.


But I hope they have to pay for denying these people their livelihood, perhaps for decades.
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safeinOhio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:14 AM
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4. Best model for what will happen
see Exxon in Alaska. Stall on lawsuits then have high courts throw out reasonable settlements so all the little guys get squat.
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bridgit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:18 AM
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5. Their greater punishment will come explaining why they were dealing with Halliburton at all...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/30/halliburton-may-be-culpri_n_558481.html
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TheCowsCameHome Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:23 AM
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6. They'll be sent a "strong signal" or "clear message"
or some other weak threat.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:28 AM
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7. more offshore leases and a stern letter
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corpseratemedia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 07:58 AM
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8. a "harsh condemnation"
and a show hearing where some expletives may be used

maybe a fine of several million, to be paid over a couple or more decades

no indictment of Halliburton
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Billy Burnett Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:12 AM
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9. A big tax cut, to make up for for all of their troubles.
:puke:
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depakid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:18 AM
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10. Same way Peanut Corp, banksters, fraudsters and coal barons have been
at least- that's what they've been led to believe by this and the previous administration- up and until this point.

Could be that the worm's about to turn on that- though I wouldn't hold my breath
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Change Happens Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:24 AM
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11. I can't disagree with what you have said...It is too bad.
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RC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:29 AM
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12. Upper management will receive big bonuses for their
hard work in cleaning up the mess the oil caused. After all, its not their fault. It's the people on the platform for not doing their jobs right. Right?

(I don't think I need a sarcasm thingy here, do I? They'll still get their bonuses)
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Meldread Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:33 AM
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13. Ideally, they're going to have to pay for cleanup and other damages.
We know for certain that they are going to be on the hook for cleanup. Other damages will be settled through lawsuits, most likely. Some suits may be issued by the government, "You ruined the wetlands, and you hurt tourism." Other suits may be issued by businesses and individuals, "You killed all the shrimp and put my livelihood in jeopardy."

There may be additional fines levied by the government.
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Karmadillo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:34 AM
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14. There's a frown and a wagging finger of shame in BP's future.
Edited on Sat May-01-10 08:39 AM by Karmadillo
nt
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northernlights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:36 AM
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15. they'll be fined billions, or even hundreds of billions
and then the fines will quietly be overturned, due to the cruel and inhumane treatment.

But their feelings will be hurt and they may even cry in public to convince us of their remorse.
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Duer 157099 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:44 AM
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16. What about when I cannot afford to buy *any* seafood because of this
Will BP compensate me, too?

Why not?
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Obamanaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-01-10 08:59 AM
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17. Several people will stage a boycott. That'll teach 'em. nt
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