Letter to Joe Barton

Jun 17, 2010 14:38

Dear Rep. Barton ( Read more... )

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beckycochrane June 18 2010, 02:51:30 UTC
This pissed me off SO much. How dare he say BP is being denied due process? The very hearing where he was speaking is part of an ongoing investigation in which every party will have their say. BP has ACCEPTED responsibility. Regardless of who drove the establishment of a $20 billion escrow, let us accept it as a show of BP's willingness to start paying restitution/damages, and such fund's independent oversight as the best solution for the near-term. No one is denying a corporation due process or a day in court--and in the end, there will be plenty of money to be made with the usual bribes campaign donations as well as by attorneys representing all parties.

But maybe this escrow will ensure that at least some money goes back to the actual residents of the Gulf who depend on the water for their livelihood.

I will NEVER forget his misplaced apology and his tossing out a concept like "a twenty billion dollar shakedown," and any of his constituents who aren't outraged are being partisan in the most foolhardy way.

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retaliashun June 18 2010, 04:14:51 UTC
I halfway considered moving into his district just to vote him out. Though from what I see of his district, I doubt that my vote alone would do it.

He still hasn't replied as of yet. Not even a form letter.

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beckycochrane June 18 2010, 05:27:36 UTC
I have a feeling he's being inundated with mail. Did you see that he recanted?

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retaliashun June 18 2010, 13:17:25 UTC
I saw that he recanted after GOP leadership threatened to remove him from his chair on the Energy committe.

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marikanola June 18 2010, 09:56:21 UTC
that is an amazing letter... what a jackass.

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retaliashun June 18 2010, 13:21:04 UTC
Thanks Marika. :)

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gavinatlas June 18 2010, 18:01:38 UTC
You rock. I'm so angry I can barely see.

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