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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (572856)6/21/2010 2:46:39 PM
From: tejek  Respond to of 1578015
 
Ted, I too have a problem with the "shakedown" label. Usually that is reserved for the actions of lawyers going after small businesses for minor infractions.

What BP did wasn't a "minor infraction," nor is the impact negligible. Obama needs to secure the funds from BP, because litigation would be a b!tch for both sides.

Exactly. I can't imagine seeing it any other way.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (572856)6/21/2010 3:02:20 PM
From: bentway  Respond to of 1578015
 
Good for you, Ten! I think the vast majority of Americans, and most (R)'s, agree with you. It's a no-brainer..



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (572856)6/21/2010 4:18:53 PM
From: Brumar89  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1578015
 
I read today that BP has already spent $2B on this ..... what gets me is why claims needs to go through a WH appointee and why they need to specify an amount. I suspect this is another thing that will blow up in Obama's face ...... when people aren't happy about their compensation or about a claim being denied or reduced ... up till now they could blame BP .... from now on, they can blame the czar Obama put in place.


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