Oil spill fun facts; lies, intimdation and planned ignorance

renaissance_warrior · July 01, 2010, 11:40

Yep, the full version of this report coming out later today will not buff out. Absolutely stunning in it's planned ignorance of an epic disaster. It is obviously intentional.

Later today: Damning report on oil spill response
By: David Freddoso
Online Opinion Editor
07/01/10 9:35 AM EDT

The Democratic congressional majority has had little stomach for its duty of overseeing the Obama administration. Unfortunately, this has resulted in strictly partisan oversight as Republicans on the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee step into the vacuum. But at least there’s someone keeping an eye on this administration, because the press hasn’t always been so hot on it.

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., the committee’s ranking member, has announced he will release a report later today on the oil spill response. It appears to bolster criticisms from both the Left and the Right that have rained down on the administration since this disaster began.

Here is part of the preview he provides:

Phantom Assets

“The number of assets claimed [by the White House], however, does not appear to match what is actually in the field. This is corroborated by Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, who shared a similar story with investigators. BP and Coast Guard provided Mr. Nungesser with a map of the Gulf allegedly pinpointing the exact locations of 140 skimmers cleaning up oil. Sensing that the chart may have been somewhat inaccurate, Mr. Nungesser requested a flyover of the assets for verification. After three cancelled trips, officials admitted to Mr. Nungesser that only 31 of the 140 skimmers were ever deployed. The rest were sitting at the docks. According to Mr. Nungesser, the chart appeared to have been fabricated.”

Obama’s ‘Command-and-Control’ An Illusion: Who’s In Charge?

“Parish officials maintain that the federal government has not been in control since day one. In four separate interviews, senior-ranking Parish officials described how, until the President’s visit on May 28, 2010, BP was in charge. According to one official, “until two weeks ago [after the President’s May 28, 2010, visit], BP was in charge and the Coast Guard looked to them for direction.” Furthermore, “Coast Guard asks BP,” not vice-versa. When specifically asked to agree or disagree with the assertion that the federal government had been in control since day one, another official firmly disagreed. Mr. Nungesser told staff that “today, I can’t tell you who is in control,” and invited committee investigators to visit the command center to see for themselves.”

Resources Used as Bargaining Chip to Mute Criticism

“In some instances, it appears that equipment is provided simply to quiet public criticism. Mr. Nungesser, who has frequently appeared on local and national television, was apparently visited by two White House officials at his office on Fathers’ Day. According to Mr. Nungesser, the purpose of their visit was to find a way to keep him from calling attention to the lack of equipment. Specifically, they asked him, “What do we have to do to keep you off tv?” He simply replied, “give me what I need.” On another occasion, Placquemines Parish officials requested 20 skimmers at a town hall meeting held by the Coast Guard. According to Mr. Nungesser, “They gave us two skimmers to shut us up.” These accounts raise serious questions about whether the Administration is more concerned with fighting a public relations battle than combating the oil spill.”

Federal Response Ties Hands of Local Assets

“LaFourche President Charlotte Randolph told committee staff that “we would have liked to have played offense. Would like to have made an effort to collect at the site instead of the shoreline.” This belief is echoed by a Jefferson Parish official who, within days of the explosion, warned BP and the Coast Guard that oil was rapidly approaching and requested that they deploy equipment to prevent it from reaching shore. The local official told committee investigators that, “they all said ‘don’t worry about it.” A St. Bernard Parish official, who described the situation as the “slowest and most ineffective response,” made an emotional plea to “give us the equipment.” There are approximately 700 fishermen in his Parish trained and ready to deploy boom as quickly as the Coast Guard can supply it. Despite multiple requests, however, the supplies are not flowing into the area. As he describes, “it’s like giving me a [gun] with no bullets; it’s just a paperweight.” Accounts such as these not only cast doubt upon the timeline’s credibility and the White House accounting of deployed assets, but also call into question the command-and-control structure producing these results.”

Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op...#ixzz0sRvUv7Jr

**bykerhd** · July 01, 2010, 12:10

Epic failure of leadership on the part of Obummer and his administration.

The fact that the continued outpouring of millions of gallons of crude in to the ocean is not strictly a BP issue seems to be beneath the notice of Obummer.

What is happening is NOT strictly BP's "issue". It is not a local, statewide or even a United States problem anymore. It is a WORLD wide problem. Oil from the Gulf could eventually end up ruining fisheries, property, livelihoods and economies in countries thousands of miles from where it is being released.

I'm really surprised that other countries haven't dragged the toothless old UN dog in to the fray. The Russians were evidently making noises about their unhappiness with Obummer's handling of the situation at the G-20 conference.

**martin35** · July 01, 2010, 12:54

The true condition and status of the well was never divulged until weeks after the event was caused by careless attention to procedures by BP, the Obama administration has taken the same careless attitude as their criteria of another agenda of profit. We send boys to do a man's job.

John Culver · July 01, 2010, 17:05

Obama still has not told the EPA to STFU and allow all the skimmers to do their job either

**martin35** · July 01, 2010, 17:21

I'm starting to notice Obama is different than other Presidents.

V guy · July 01, 2010, 17:56

Martin35 is correct. Obama IS different.

He is larger than life.
He is like the Great Depression or the Plague, or the scourge of World War.

His mother in law is a voodoo priestess in the Lincoln Bedroom.

Obama seems to be a dark force that utters lies and deceives us, as normal everyday policy.
It hates America and embraces the Islamic world that wants to destroy us. It is a force that manipulates and uses the deadly sins as a method to destroy this country and Israel.
It is like a force set against Gods great creation, the USA.
It is as if Lenin was reincarnated out of the dark abscesses of Africa and sent with charismatic powers, to destroy good by deception, and then by force.
John Stewart has begun to notice that flies are always swarming about Obama's face.

Gee, what did I just say? Is he is the frickin "prophesied" ____________!!

Who'd a thunk it?

renaissance_warrior · July 01, 2010, 18:48

Obumbler is the 'Anti-Christ' as in New Jersey.

July 01, 2010, 11:40	#1
renaissance_warrior Registered FALaholic #: 13689 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 8,558	Oil spill fun facts; lies, intimdation and planned ignorance Yep, the full version of this report coming out later today will not buff out. Absolutely stunning in it's planned ignorance of an epic disaster. It is obviously intentional. Later today: Damning report on oil spill response By: David Freddoso Online Opinion Editor 07/01/10 9:35 AM EDT The Democratic congressional majority has had little stomach for its duty of overseeing the Obama administration. Unfortunately, this has resulted in strictly partisan oversight as Republicans on the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee step into the vacuum. But at least there’s someone keeping an eye on this administration, because the press hasn’t always been so hot on it. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., the committee’s ranking member, has announced he will release a report later today on the oil spill response. It appears to bolster criticisms from both the Left and the Right that have rained down on the administration since this disaster began. Here is part of the preview he provides: Phantom Assets “The number of assets claimed [by the White House], however, does not appear to match what is actually in the field. This is corroborated by Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, who shared a similar story with investigators. BP and Coast Guard provided Mr. Nungesser with a map of the Gulf allegedly pinpointing the exact locations of 140 skimmers cleaning up oil. Sensing that the chart may have been somewhat inaccurate, Mr. Nungesser requested a flyover of the assets for verification. After three cancelled trips, officials admitted to Mr. Nungesser that only 31 of the 140 skimmers were ever deployed. The rest were sitting at the docks. According to Mr. Nungesser, the chart appeared to have been fabricated.” Obama’s ‘Command-and-Control’ An Illusion: Who’s In Charge? “Parish officials maintain that the federal government has not been in control since day one. In four separate interviews, senior-ranking Parish officials described how, until the President’s visit on May 28, 2010, BP was in charge. According to one official, “until two weeks ago [after the President’s May 28, 2010, visit], BP was in charge and the Coast Guard looked to them for direction.” Furthermore, “Coast Guard asks BP,” not vice-versa. When specifically asked to agree or disagree with the assertion that the federal government had been in control since day one, another official firmly disagreed. Mr. Nungesser told staff that “today, I can’t tell you who is in control,” and invited committee investigators to visit the command center to see for themselves.” Resources Used as Bargaining Chip to Mute Criticism “In some instances, it appears that equipment is provided simply to quiet public criticism. Mr. Nungesser, who has frequently appeared on local and national television, was apparently visited by two White House officials at his office on Fathers’ Day. According to Mr. Nungesser, the purpose of their visit was to find a way to keep him from calling attention to the lack of equipment. Specifically, they asked him, “What do we have to do to keep you off tv?” He simply replied, “give me what I need.” On another occasion, Placquemines Parish officials requested 20 skimmers at a town hall meeting held by the Coast Guard. According to Mr. Nungesser, “They gave us two skimmers to shut us up.” These accounts raise serious questions about whether the Administration is more concerned with fighting a public relations battle than combating the oil spill.” Federal Response Ties Hands of Local Assets “LaFourche President Charlotte Randolph told committee staff that “we would have liked to have played offense. Would like to have made an effort to collect at the site instead of the shoreline.” This belief is echoed by a Jefferson Parish official who, within days of the explosion, warned BP and the Coast Guard that oil was rapidly approaching and requested that they deploy equipment to prevent it from reaching shore. The local official told committee investigators that, “they all said ‘don’t worry about it.” A St. Bernard Parish official, who described the situation as the “slowest and most ineffective response,” made an emotional plea to “give us the equipment.” There are approximately 700 fishermen in his Parish trained and ready to deploy boom as quickly as the Coast Guard can supply it. Despite multiple requests, however, the supplies are not flowing into the area. As he describes, “it’s like giving me a [gun] with no bullets; it’s just a paperweight.” Accounts such as these not only cast doubt upon the timeline’s credibility and the White House accounting of deployed assets, but also call into question the command-and-control structure producing these results.” Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op...#ixzz0sRvUv7Jr __________________ "In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot." - Mark Twain “The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself.” - John Adams "The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome becomes bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance." ~ Cicero , 55 BC ~ Last edited by renaissance_warrior; July 01, 2010 at 11:50.

July 01, 2010, 12:54	#3
martin35 when legend becomes fact Contributor Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2939 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 16,841	The true condition and status of the well was never divulged until weeks after the event was caused by careless attention to procedures by BP, the Obama administration has taken the same careless attitude as their criteria of another agenda of profit. We send boys to do a man's job. __________________ "Inside the wire" has taken on new meaning",, in Obamastan

July 01, 2010, 17:05	#4
John Culver Registered FALaholic #: 6035 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 8,619	Obama still has not told the EPA to STFU and allow all the skimmers to do their job either __________________ The speculative line of demarcation, where obedience ought to end and resistance must begin, is faint, obscure, and not easily definable. --Burke. ---------------------- The CPU Shack - CPU History and Microprocessor Collection.

July 01, 2010, 17:21	#5
martin35 when legend becomes fact Contributor Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2939 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 16,841	I'm starting to notice Obama is different than other Presidents. __________________ "Inside the wire" has taken on new meaning",, in Obamastan

July 01, 2010, 17:56	#6
V guy Registered FALaholic #: 10282 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: miami Posts: 8,213	Martin35 is correct. Obama IS different. He is larger than life. He is like the Great Depression or the Plague, or the scourge of World War. His mother in law is a voodoo priestess in the Lincoln Bedroom. Obama seems to be a dark force that utters lies and deceives us, as normal everyday policy. It hates America and embraces the Islamic world that wants to destroy us. It is a force that manipulates and uses the deadly sins as a method to destroy this country and Israel. It is like a force set against Gods great creation, the USA. It is as if Lenin was reincarnated out of the dark abscesses of Africa and sent with charismatic powers, to destroy good by deception, and then by force. John Stewart has begun to notice that flies are always swarming about Obama's face. Gee, what did I just say? Is he is the frickin "prophesied" ____________!! Who'd a thunk it? Last edited by V guy; July 01, 2010 at 22:45.

July 01, 2010, 12:10	#2
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	Epic failure of leadership on the part of Obummer and his administration. The fact that the continued outpouring of millions of gallons of crude in to the ocean is not strictly a BP issue seems to be beneath the notice of Obummer. What is happening is NOT strictly BP's "issue". It is not a local, statewide or even a United States problem anymore. It is a WORLD wide problem. Oil from the Gulf could eventually end up ruining fisheries, property, livelihoods and economies in countries thousands of miles from where it is being released. I'm really surprised that other countries haven't dragged the toothless old UN dog in to the fray. The Russians were evidently making noises about their unhappiness with Obummer's handling of the situation at the G-20 conference.

July 01, 2010, 18:48	#7
renaissance_warrior Registered FALaholic #: 13689 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 8,558	Obumbler is the 'Anti-Christ' as in New Jersey. __________________ "In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot." - Mark Twain “The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself.” - John Adams "The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome becomes bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance." ~ Cicero , 55 BC ~

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