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To: ChanceIs who wrote (251176)	6/1/2010 11:13:33 AM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor	Respond to of 306849

While he didn't blame Bubba, he also took no responsibility for it himself. Typical politician, they are all blameless for everything in their own eyes (and the eyes of the faithful).

To: ChanceIs who wrote (251176)	6/1/2010 11:30:36 AM
From: Les H	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

The lifelong bureaucrats and career scientists were being overruled by political appointees. Headquarters was giving blanket waivers for environmental impact studies. Revolving door between MMS and oil industry mnn.com

To: ChanceIs who wrote (251176)	6/1/2010 11:32:48 AM
From: bentway	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 306849

<<One point I am trying to make is that MMS seems to have been corrupt time out of memory. Its known failures under Bubba and "W" should have made it ripe for a housecleaning during the "first 100 days.">> Maybe. 600 wells as deep as the problem are producing in the Gulf right now - why do you assume this one would have been caught? When Obama came in, there was this nasty looming Bush Great Depression II, two wars and Republicans to attempt to deal with. As far as MMS being corrupt forever, probably so, but I'm sure it reached it's PEAK of corruption under the eight years of Bush/Cheney, the "oil men" against regulation. As far as housecleaning - you do KNOW that the (R)'s have over 100 "secret" holds on Obama nominees by unknown (R) Senators?