06-01-2010, 08:56 AM | #121 |
Professor
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Brest (FRANCE)
Posts: 1,837
|
At home, in Brittany, when a super tanker goes to the coast, whoever wants to lend a hand is welcome.
The only thing asked is that you wear protective gear (boots, gloves, etc...), but nothing hazmat-like. And, of course, the army is there to help.
__________________
"War is God's way of teaching Americans geography." - Ambrose Bierce |
06-01-2010, 09:23 AM | #122 |
barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
|
Makes perfect sense to me. I still don't understand what the heck is taking SO LONG to have people there on the ground or to allow them to build berms to protect the coastline - especially if this is gonna continue to leak into August.
__________________
"like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt |
06-01-2010, 10:00 AM | #123 |
Professor
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Brest (FRANCE)
Posts: 1,837
|
And we have an enormous advantage: a big rocky coast.
Rocks are a lot easier to clean than marshes, mangroves, etc... We also have very powerful tides with waves that wash the rocks where we cannot gain access, little bit after little bit.
__________________
"War is God's way of teaching Americans geography." - Ambrose Bierce |
06-01-2010, 10:57 AM | #125 |
Professor
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Brest (FRANCE)
Posts: 1,837
|
However, every it happens, you can expect the usual SNAFU during the first few days since the spill comes from a boat and impacts directly on the coast.
I'm a bit surprised that it's not better organized on this event, they had quite a few days to do it while the spill was still at sea. Of course, since BP isn't able or maybe don't want to give precise numbers it's difficult to prepare. And let's not forget about juridiction battles. From my very limited knowledge of american organizations, I think that FEMA should be in charge but may be I'm wrong. Is that the case? I almost forgot that it is also spanning over several states.
__________________
"War is God's way of teaching Americans geography." - Ambrose Bierce |
06-01-2010, 11:08 AM | #126 |
barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
|
I haven't really heard squat about/from FEMA. I'm sure they are involved though. Seems like the Coast Guard are the ones doing most of the talking.
__________________
"like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt |
06-02-2010, 12:47 PM | #127 |
Makes some feel uncomfortable
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,346
|
They don't want to waste money, we're taxed enough, already!
__________________
"I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce |
06-02-2010, 01:00 PM | #128 |
Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 21,206
|
thnort
__________________
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby |
06-02-2010, 02:06 PM | #130 |
Makes some feel uncomfortable
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,346
|
None. In fact, the fed gov should pad the bill!
__________________
"I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce |
06-02-2010, 02:27 PM | #132 |
Makes some feel uncomfortable
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,346
|
That you don't have a sense of humor.
__________________
"I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce |
06-02-2010, 03:25 PM | #133 | |
barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 23,401
|
27 Former Hill, White House Staffers Working For BP
Quote:
This could get very hairy for all concerned. Better invest in paper shredders.
__________________
"like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt |
|
06-02-2010, 03:27 PM | #134 |
“Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo”
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Posts: 21,393
|
More whores hit the Whore Shop of the Rotunda...
|
06-04-2010, 01:02 PM | #135 |
Hoodoo Guru
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 286
|
Some nice (in their way) photos of pelicans covered in a thick layer of oil, by AP Photographer Charlie Riedel
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|