The Gulf Oil Nightmare

[PBO]

Given that it's in US waters it doesn't matter who owns what, it automatically becomes a US problem

Interesting list of possibilities discussed in the video, at the extreme end of outcomes but good stories need some excitement I guess

[E-Revonut]

Originally Posted by PBO

Given that it's in US waters it doesn't matter who owns what, it automatically becomes a US problem

Hope this statement was being sarcastic, not complete, or me not taking it right because I'm sorry to say thats one of the most assanine things I've heard! The whole world should be trying to help because this will have an effect on the entire planet, not just the US. The US has always gone out of their way to help other countries in need, even when their problem isn't affecting us. Where were these countries to help us after 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Andrew, the floods in Tennesee or any other catastrophe we have? It's time for the whole planet to come together to solve this because it's already spreading and will soon be affecting all of earth's inhabitants!

[PBO]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

Hope this statement was being sarcastic, not complete, or me not taking it right because I'm sorry to say thats one of the most assanine things I've heard! The whole world should be trying to help because this will have an effect on the entire planet, not just the US. The US has always gone out of their way to help other countries in need, even when their problem isn't affecting us. Where were these countries to help us after 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Andrew, the floods in Tennesee or any other catastrophe we have? It's time for the whole planet to come together to solve this because it's already spreading and will soon be affecting all of earth's inhabitants!

It was in response to the suggestion that because it's BP (British Petroleum) the UK should clean it up. As I understand it, there have been several offers to assist batted away...

Sometimes those countries "in need" may have preferred the US didn't come and "help"