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Originally Posted by The_Jazz
Ace, stating that BP works for the government is fantastical. They did no such thing since they weren't acting as a contractor. If that's the case, then anyone who applies for any sort of federal license is then working for the government. It's an assinine assumption - unless you're going to start calling ranchers, prospectors, truckers, etc. government contractors - an idea that would probably deeply offend every one of those folks.
So your concept is inherently flawed and completely unworkable in reality.
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I can not believe, for a second time, I have to explain the short-hand use of the term "fired" in this context. I did not the first time because I did not know what to say, other than to express disbelief that there is a need to elaborate on it.
To be clear BP entered into a contract with the federal government that gave BP the ability to drill the well in question. Typically drilling rights is done through a lease (perhaps someone can find the actual agreement between BP and the government regarding this well, I could not find it). BP and the government negotiated the terms of the contract giving BP a license to drill, for this privilege they pay a fee and in some cases royalties.
In every contract there are terms and conditions. Given the spill and reported safety and environmental violations by BP - this contract between BP and the government can be terminated. When you say BP is not a "contractor" - by definition they are since they have an obligation to perform with in a contract. They have an obligation. An obligation. Given, complaint after complaint about BP, about 50 Congressional hearings held or scheduled since the leak, and Obama trying to determine who's "ass" to kick - perhaps someone can simply pull the contract look at it and pull the plug on BP.
Do you still hold the position that what I have been posting in this regard "asinine"?
And, I don't understand what position you are taking, are you supportive of BP continuing or do you want them removed and for the "lies" to stop? Or, like Obama do you simply need someone to pass the buck to, and BP fits the bill?
My view on these matters is simple, accidents happen, but if I don't trust you or your competence - the relationship is ended.
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Here are a few links for more info on these leases, if interested:
http://www.mms.gov/ooc/newweb/freque...dquestions.htm
http://www.ewg.org/oil_and_gas/part2.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and..._United_States