Transparency Wanted from BP: Join the Live Chat
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Tonight on 360°, seeking transparency from BP. The federal government wants it. We want it. Is the company paying enough claims? How much oil is really leaking into the Gulf? There are just of the questions we want answered. We have all the latest developments from the Gulf and tonight's other headlines.
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"like pulling teeth"....even a dentist would have a difficult time!
I don't understand why BP is still in charge?
Why is it not treated "like an evasion"?
Anderson & crew – thank you for bringing the truth to light and never stopping in your quest to provide the American public with the REAL story.
Has anyone considered the possibility of BP declaring bankruptcy and leaving the oil in the Gulf and the clean-up bill on US taxpayers?
I think we've all just about had it with BP. We need a miracle.
Not only are the estimates lies, but if you remember, they increased the flow of oil in order to cap the pipe! So now they are still leaking, probably, as much as they were before despite collecting some oil. The whole thing has been set up so that they could collect some of the oil to sell it, not to cap off the well to stop the flow.
Thank you Anderson, keep up the good work.
Time for the government to step in and make BP pay all claims now, no matter whether BP thinks the claim is associated or not.. Let them figure that out down the road, just pay up now! $16 billion profit in the first quarter will go a long way to help those whose livelihoods are lost. It is also time to bring in the troops, at BP's expense, to get that mess cleaned up.
There keeping the media away from the birds that are rescued it would not surprise me if they are uthinizing them to save money .
Brian – We need a military operation and a commander that can rally the troops and create a chain of command that works to take action.
Yes Heather.... I agree your point there, Should have take suck up and vaccum, might have worked, too.
@Emily, I imagine they are hiding alot!
I love the people who are out there using what they can to clean up, such as Govenor Jindal and his team. It is still amazing to me that BP had no plan for a disaster such as this...clearly, they have no idea what to do. Let others step in and do the job, since there are so many out there who have better ideas and plans. It is time for BP to step aside....
BP is a foreign oil company destroying American soil and water. We the people and our leaders have a right to know the facts, and the right to demand complete transparency. If they continue to act this way towards the USA , and refuse to come clean, than they are boardering on an Act of War.
Thad Allen has been covering up and making excuses for BP all along.
It a shame that, they kept this video hidden soooo long
It sure seems like BP is going to drag this out until it is taken from them and then they leave us with the cleanup. Also seems like all of there efforts include some way of obtaining oil instead of stopping the leak. We have to take this effort from them.
@Megan,
There is also at least another 3 States that are now about to be really effected too...
Hi Anderson, Obviously everyone is fed up with BP's response to the spill. My question is why, if the federal gov't is in charge of the operation, isn't there more being done to help with the cleanup. Gov. Jindall and many other local officials should not have to be pleading through the media for help.
Hi Anderson
So glad to see thay something is being done about the oil,everyone is right,crank up the clean up and send BP the bill
Now that they have slowed the flow, why not try the cement box they first tried? What if they can't stop the flow will this be what kills the earth and all on it?
federal government does not want it, they have HD feeds
I am still soo shocked, saddened and frustrated watching what is going on in the Gulf.
BP has been anything but cooperative in handling this major Oil Spill.
Their laid back attitude is sickening.
This spill if it continues will affect every person in the world.
Unbelievable what that oil company ( and others) think they can get away with.
Louisiana Gov. Republican Bobby (Captain Drill) Jindal has been a long time Big Oil receiver for enormous election donations. For a long time Jindal has fully supported Big Oil corporations in Louisiana. Who is he trying to fool now with his 'angry at BP' rhetoric?
Gov. Jindal must be SO frustrated!
Looks like a great day that you had with him Anderson...
I also agree with Republican Governor Jindal said, BP must clean up the mess, Hope oil will go away!
Yeah Bobby! You will use this spill as a PR campaign...
He has never been out there and then all of a sudden, he is all over the place...
BP would not have been able to be this deceptive without the help of the federal government. If the Obama administration had put that boot on BP's throat earlier things would have been different. Instead they chose to "work with" BP in deceiving the American people about the severity of this oil spill.
Anderson,
No one should believe anything that BP or Thad Allen says. Today I read somewhere that up to 50 million gallons of oil are leaking each day. Ever since the beginning of this pathetic incident I never believed the estimates which were being handed out. Furthermore, I don't think the government should take over ops of the spill. BP should have to take care of anything.
That vacuum is a good idea. The only thing i see about it is how many are they planning to use and how many are there available to use? It looks like it would take a good long time to get it all if they only use a few
what a difference between "middle man administration" and "straight from the horse's mouth". gee. i wonder who sounds more credible.
i am SO glad i am not connected to BP in any way. i feel kind of sorry for any employees and contractors who have nothing directly to do with this situation.
@Heather,
When a company makes its employees sign a contract saying that they will not speak with the media, and after finding out about this HD video after 50 Days....who knows just how much BP is hiding!
did anyone see the webcam for the oil spill about 45 minutes to a hour ago? there seemed to be streaks of red and an orange glow in the middle of the plume.
I think the only thing that will make BP really wake up, take notice and start behaving is to freeze their assets.
@Emily,
They are also cover-up their truth, They might lied to people.
Anderson Cooper should interview former BP employees in Alaska who turned into whistle blowers regarding what they felt were repeated safety violations.
I have a legal question- Is it true that the main reason this oil well has not been capped so far is that if BP did, they would loose all legal rights to the well, so they would rather the leak continue while they figure out a way to capture the oil, than quickly cap the well in the first few days minimizing the enviromental disaster but loosing the financial upside to collecting the oil.
ie. is this disaster factored into their risk/return financial model, where their lawyers and accountants factor in the cost of claims vs. their return on this well?
I keep hearing BP wanting volunteers. Why would they want volunteers don't they have any money to pay people.
Good evening everyone!
Anderson, please be careful. I know it's important as a reporter to make show you get the shots so that the rest of us can see the horrors, and we THANK YOU. But don't you think that you, your crew and the other reporters have been overexposed to those toxins. I think you should all stay away from it now.
I believe BP is doing what their attorneys are telling them to do...they have lobbyists in congress who are luring congress! Expect to BP declare bankruptcy of their US Assets and Congress say "too big to fail"
Truth gets dissolved when lawyers and politicians are mentioned in the same sentence!
Surprise! Surprise!
Good evening Anderson and everyone. It's great to be here tonight with all of you. Transparency has been a buzz word since the presidential campaign. Not much luck so far getting it anywhere. Good luck to anyone who thinks they can get it from BP. Remember that BP is a giant corporation with very deep pockets and they will or will not talk to the media or will or will not be transparent about anything according to what they think is best for them.
Good evening Emily, Jo Ann. I hope you are having a good June!
Good Evening Everyone!
It's been awhile , nice to be a part of the chat tonight.
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Anderson -you look a bit sunburnt, wear some sunscreen! 🙂
Of course BP is not going to be transparent Anderson Cooper. BP has a liability on EPA fines for each barrel of crude Oil spilled. And someone in America thought BP would be transparent? Yikes, so much for America's educational system.
Just 'what' is BP REALLY hiding?!
The quote in that letter does not make any sense especially since everyone is saying that they cannot talk to anyone........
Good evening Anderson, 360 Team, Jo Ann, Mike, Nicole, David, Megan, Nancy, Gloria, Sree, & Bloggers!
Keep BP HONEST Anderson!
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Happy Wednesday night!
Hi, Anderson, I am looking forward to tonight’s show; your exceptional coverage of this tragedy is reaching around the globe. I pray more are allowed to join in getting this under control soon.
Good Evening Anderson, AC360 Team, Megan, Starr, Emily, Jo Ann, Sue, David, Nicole, Gloria, and other bloggers!
Hoping for a great show tonight!
Evening everyone!