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View Poll Results: Why does BP have a video camera broadcasting live but can't stop the oil spill?
The oil spill is clearly a setup to create "Obama's Katrina" 2 28.57%
It's just a coincidence that BP has a camera broadcasting live right next to the oil spill 5 71.43%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 05-21-2010, 12:44 PM
 
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Can anybody explain how BP has a video camera broadcasting live the oil spill in the bottom of the ocean,
but they are unable to find a way to stop the oil from spilling?

BP Oil Spill Cam: Watch Live Online - TIME NewsFeed
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Old 05-21-2010, 12:50 PM
 
Location: Washington state
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Can anybody explain how BP has a video camera broadcasting live the oil spill in the bottom of the ocean,
but they are unable to find a way to stop the oil from spilling?

BP Oil Spill Cam: Watch Live Online - TIME NewsFeed

BP was pressured to provide the live feed by Mass. Democratic Rep. Ed Markey...otherwise we'd be seeing nothing.

BP Bows to Pressure for Oil Leak Livestream - CBS News
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Old 05-21-2010, 01:40 PM
 
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BP was pressured to provide the live feed by Mass. Democratic Rep. Ed Markey...otherwise we'd be seeing nothing.

BP Bows to Pressure for Oil Leak Livestream - CBS News
All that you are saying is that they were forced to make their live video feed public.

My question is...
how are they able to place a camera next to it that provides a live feed, but can't figure out a way to stop the oil leak "because is too deep in the ocean"
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Old 05-21-2010, 01:50 PM
 
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Did anyone see this where BP threatened to arrest reporters if they did not leave the area

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CBS News states that its reporters were turned away from examining and filming areas possibly impacted by the oil spill. They were also given threats of arrest by the Coast Guard, apparently on BP's orders, notes CBS.
Oil Hits Coast of Louisiana: BP Threatens Reporters with Arrest, Page 2 of 2 - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com
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Old 05-21-2010, 01:57 PM
 
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It is typical to use underwater view when drilling.
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Old 05-21-2010, 02:03 PM
 
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Did anyone see this where BP threatened to arrest reporters if they did not leave the area



Oil Hits Coast of Louisiana: BP Threatens Reporters with Arrest, Page 2 of 2 - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com

Yep, BP has lied and attempted to cover up how bad this really is all the way down the line.

Which is just one more reason to assume this leak is even worse than could previously be imagined.

Every single one of those BP execs should be jailed..
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Old 05-21-2010, 02:06 PM
 
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Someone had Conspiracy-O's for breakfast, me thinks...

There's a world of difference between lowering a camera into the ocean and capping a run-away well. As someone else pointed out, cameras are generally SOP for drilling crews.

Apparently, not only is someone given to conspiracy theories - they have no grasp upon the field of basic physics -- like pounds per square inch.
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Old 05-21-2010, 02:15 PM
 
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Apparently, not only is someone given to conspiracy theories - they have no grasp upon the field of basic physics -- like pounds per square inch.
Feel free to explain how BP can place that camera there (FYI, it can't just be thrown to the bottom of the sea)
but can't lower equipment to stop the spill
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Old 05-21-2010, 02:20 PM
 
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Yep, BP has lied and attempted to cover up how bad this really is all the way down the line.

Which is just one more reason to assume this leak is even worse than could previously be imagined.

Every single one of those BP execs should be jailed..
I'm not defending BP but, Jailed for what?
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Old 05-21-2010, 02:21 PM
 
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I'm not defending BP but, Jailed for what?
Criminal negligence...at least.

And don't ask me to explain any further....it would just demonstrate that you haven't been paying attention.
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