White House Slammed for Oil Spill - Obama's Katrina? (Lib Media Turning on The One?)

The Los Angeles Times ^ | Monday, May 24, 2010 | Johanna Neuman

[kristinn]

This is Day 35.

For more than a month, oil has pulsed into the Gulf of Mexico at the rate that is pegged at anywhere from 5,000 to 20,000 barrels a day. Scientists and engineers at BP have tried unsuccessfully to cap the gusher, with another rescue effort on tap for Wednesday. Oil is coating birds, fish and shores in a horrible preview of the ecological and economic disaster that is looming. Louisiana's frustrated Gov. Bobby Jindal has pointedly asked why the federal government has deserted the state -- again."We need more urgency, we need a plan," he said.

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But, like the oil heading for the shores, the criticisms are likely to grow even louder and could clog not only the shores but also Obama's presidency. And maybe they should.

[rickb308]

From the story: “Responding to the criticism, this week the White House will step up its rhetoric.”

Step-up-it’s-rhetoric. Oooooooh. Scary.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks kristinn.

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• Brazil makes its largest oil discovery in three years
• Are BP and Obama Hiding Size of Gulf Oil Spill To Lessen Lawsuit Damages?
• Professor dumped from oil spill team over writings

[FreeStateYank]

Agreed! The fishery ban was pre-mature. Not unexpected for this Administration of the Incompetent.

[Joan912]

Emperor Obama has not forgotten that the bitter clingers of Tennessee did not vote for him or send him enough shakedown money or campaign contributions...

[Hoodat]

DAY 36