Gulf Oil Disaster, One Year Later: Join the Live Chat
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Tonight on 360°, Anderson talks with three men, survivors of the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig. One year later, they're now fighting to put their lives back together. Fighting physical injury. Fighting PTSD. Fighting their employer, who promised to make things right. Their story tonight, keeping them honest. Plus, tragedy in Libya. Two photojournalists killed in Misrata.
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All the wildlife dying from the dispersants probably more than the oil
Casey Jones – Palm Springs, CA
I really want to know more about the kid (and his family especially) who committed these crimes. At what point are we going to hold the parents responsible?
There are 2 things to do..... Parents also hold their responsible and pay for fine as well, Unfortunely, They also are not held their accoutable as well.
Oil on beaches still, dead dolphins still today? BP not responsible?
There was a progression of events occuring before Tyler took his life? If that's the case and it just wasn't a one-time, bad-judgement issue, then that makes it very different. Sad situation all around.
@ Casey Jones, The Tyler Clementi story...
Very well said.
Nina
It is tragic what BP has done and what they are getting away with... Ugh
Yes! It is!!!!!!!!! Agree with you.
MaryBeth
So glad this roomate is facing charges!!!
Me too.... Roomate will take guilty for jail time in the future. I agree, Marybeth.
I really want to know more about the kid (and his family especially) who committed these crimes. At what point are we going to hold the parents responsible?
@ MaryBeth, ...yes they do!...
Thank you MaryBeth.
The Tyler Clementi story breaks my heart. You can draw a line directly to the insecurity of the kids, who bully others because of their insecurity, and the insecurity of their parents including the simple lack of appropriate parenting.
@Brian, yes they do! If this disaster hadn't have happened, they would be fine! The 20 billion is set aside to help those companies affected by the loss in the wildlife that is their way of life.
Another life will be lost to bullying if the boy is prosecuted. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. It's like nobody is right and nobody is wrong. A life is gone and another life will be ruined. What do you do? Is it society's problem or just this boy's? What do you do?
So glad this roomate is facing charges!!!
Merl,
you missed one. Locals beg for a peice of the 20 billion, of which they deserve none!
Janis
Megan – It's popped up all over the news again so I imagine all the flaws in the system will be very apparent after a full year of heartache for the Gulf residents. How much more can they take after reading the sad and frustrating stories on the blog last night?
I agree...... It is so frustrating for us see that so devastation right now, Janis.
How come the other gentleman who was also killed to day was not talked about?
Megan
That is possible BP also their responsible what they have damage to others and around gulf. I agree.
It is tragic what BP has done and what they are getting away with... Ugh
BP sues Transocean today for $40 billion
Feinberg receives $20 billion for claims distribution
Feinberg hands out $4 billion to date
Feinberg gives himself a raise for over $1 million a MONTH, until everything is settled, estimated 10-12 years.
Now we know why BP is suing for $40 billion!
I hope French and Italian advisors can help get the Opposition Army organized and more effective. They are still full of heart but short on war expertise and equipment. Patience is crucial here. Libya has lost alot of good people for their cause.
Nina
I hope Megan that make BP responsible
Nina,
Yes, That is possible BP also their responsible what they have damage to others and around gulf. I agree.
@David Madison, I agree! Did you know they charge 10 cents more if you use your credit/debit card at the pump? Do they really need to do that? Gas is already too expensive.
@Nina, Merl and Megan – It's popped up all over the news again so I imagine all the flaws in the system will be very apparent after a full year of heartache for the Gulf residents. How much more can they take after reading the sad and frustrating stories on the blog last night?
I can remember that Obama made comments last year, I think..... Marybeth.
Soledad, thank you for setting aside a moment in time for these lost jounalists, from the Horizon disaster anniversary. My heart goes out for the 11 lost then also. Thank you.
Their bravery and fine journalism was not in vain. They'll be remembered.
Fienberg is doing his job. Limiting payouts to those that really deserve nothing. Be grateful for what ever handout you got. Newsflash, fishing and tourism business have RISK! They are not entitiled to the ocean or anything in it and have to go get jobs like anyone else who gets laid off.
American's should ban BP's products and services until they put their money where their mouth is! I don't know about anyone else but I am tired of getting "mouth service" from corporate giants as they line their pockets from our hard earned money. Where's the accountability???
I'm so sorry for the loss of the two journalists in Misrata. Their lives looked very well lived for such short ones. Condolences to their families, friends and co-workers.
@ Nina, @ Janis, Oil lobby in Washington is very powerful.
I fully agree.
Merl
I am also confused about how BP can do this too
@ Janis
The oil lobby in Washington is very powerful.
You are correct... and worry about that too
I can't understand where BP can sue Transocean for $4o billion when BP only gave $20 billion to Feinberg for claim distribution and cleanup of the gulf. And Feinberg only gives out $4 billion. Is that including Feinberg's payment too ? Of over a million a month, Feinberg?
@Megan, has Obama said he'll make comments about the Gulf?
The oil lobby in Washington is very powerful. I don't think the cap on oil spill liability payments by these companies has been increased by Congress. I thought that was going to happen with the Gulf spill. Is the Congresswoman from Lousiana going after them or with them? I wonder.
I hope Megan that make BP responsible
We'll have to see what President Obama has planned to help the Gulf out today.
Janis,
Yes, He will have plan help people in Gulf area, I hope he will made promised help, too.
President Obama appointed Feinberg to handle claims and said he would not abandon the people of the Gulf.
Thad Allen was appointed by President Obama.
Thad Allen for three months of the spill said they had to find ways of stopping this.
Ixtoc 1 June 3, 1979, Gulf
Horizon April 20, 2010, Gulf
Both uncannily similar.
I heard the original gulf spill BP CEO, Hayward, is eligible for a near 1 million dollar pension for the rest of his lifetime from BP. Good reward for a job not well done.
@ Merl
I agree, and now BP is suing Transocean for BPs disaster.
I think that is shameful and PB needs to take the responsibility
No one will ever say they were wrong. BP and big corporations like it will never live what they preach.
@ Megan, ...photojounalists...
Prayers are all we have. Thank you
Merl,
Welcome, It is so hard for us to believe 2 people were great job coverage in Libya.
I think we are all shocked and in sorrow over the death of your very great photojournalists. They took many risks for our benefit.
my heart goes out to the families of those killed by BP's explosion
Good evening, Soledad, AC360 team and fellow bloggers.
One year and no legislation to help with oil spill. We'll have to see what President Obama has planned to help the Gulf out today.
Those poor journalists. Our hearts go out to their families.
@ Megan, ...photojounalists...
Prayers are all we have. Thank you.
@ Nina, Gulf ecosystem...
I agree, and now BP is suing Transocean for BPs disaster.
Good evening everyone. Glad AC & Co are keeping after the oil disaster.
Good evening everyone
So sad about the Gulf ecosystem from BP
Yes Merl!
We are shocked news this morning, Our hearts goes out to Two photojournalists's families killed in Misrata, We care about to keep safe our journalists the borders. Anderson and I thoughts and prayers with them.
Hello Soledad, Anderson, Team 360 and all bloggers.
Our hearts go out to the jounalists that lost their lives today in Libya. And also to their families.
Thank you for reporting on the Gulf oil spill anniversary.
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