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Texas Rep. Joe Barton apologizes to BP CEO Tony Hayward over White House's '$20 billion shakedown' By Corky Siemaszko Daily News Staff Writer Thursday, June 17th 2010, 10:52 AM A Texas congressman with a tin ear gave Tony Hayward, the embattled honcho of reviled oil giant BP, something totally unexpected on Thursday - an apology. Rep. Joe Barton, a Republican whose sprawling district includes Houston, called Hayward the victim of a "$20 billion shakedown." "I apologize," Barton told Hayward. "I'm ashamed of what happened in the White House yesterday. I think it's a tragedy." Barton was referring to President Obama's faceoff with the BP barons that ended with the oil company saying sorry for the mammoth oil spill currently fouling the Gulf of Mexico - and promising to finance a $20 billion fund to compensate the victims. Hayward, who was bracing to be raked over the coals at the Congressional hearing, appeared to be taken aback by Barton's apology. Rep. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, quickly slapped back at Barton, saying the compensation fund was "not a slush fund, not a shakedown." "It was the government of the United States working to protect the most vulnerable citizens that we have in our country right now, the residents of the Gulf," he said. Barton is one of Big Oil's biggest boosters. And he has taken $1.4 million in campaign contributions from the industry since 1989, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Barton's backers have been political action committees and employees of Anadarko Petroleum, Exxon Mobil and Valero Energy, the watchdog group reported. In earlier statements, Barton said he held BP accountable for the environmental disaster but said the committee should also be looking into the Obama administration's response to the spill. Barton has also opposed attempts to more tightly regulate the oil industry. |
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"Harry" wrote in message m... Texas Rep. Joe Barton apologizes to BP CEO Tony Hayward over White House's '$20 billion shakedown' By Corky Siemaszko Daily News Staff Writer Thursday, June 17th 2010, 10:52 AM A Texas congressman with a tin ear gave Tony Hayward, the embattled honcho of reviled oil giant BP, something totally unexpected on Thursday - an apology. Rep. Joe Barton, a Republican whose sprawling district includes Houston, called Hayward the victim of a "$20 billion shakedown." "I apologize," Barton told Hayward. "I'm ashamed of what happened in the White House yesterday. I think it's a tragedy." Barton was referring to President Obama's faceoff with the BP barons that ended with the oil company saying sorry for the mammoth oil spill currently fouling the Gulf of Mexico - and promising to finance a $20 billion fund to compensate the victims. Hayward, who was bracing to be raked over the coals at the Congressional hearing, appeared to be taken aback by Barton's apology. Rep. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, quickly slapped back at Barton, saying the compensation fund was "not a slush fund, not a shakedown." "It was the government of the United States working to protect the most vulnerable citizens that we have in our country right now, the residents of the Gulf," he said. Barton is one of Big Oil's biggest boosters. And he has taken $1.4 million in campaign contributions from the industry since 1989, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Barton's backers have been political action committees and employees of Anadarko Petroleum, Exxon Mobil and Valero Energy, the watchdog group reported. In earlier statements, Barton said he held BP accountable for the environmental disaster but said the committee should also be looking into the Obama administration's response to the spill. Barton has also opposed attempts to more tightly regulate the oil industry. He must represent the "little people." Besides, the CEO wants his life back. |
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On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:08:23 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
wrote: "Harry" wrote in message om... Texas Rep. Joe Barton apologizes to BP CEO Tony Hayward over White House's '$20 billion shakedown' By Corky Siemaszko Daily News Staff Writer Thursday, June 17th 2010, 10:52 AM A Texas congressman with a tin ear gave Tony Hayward, the embattled honcho of reviled oil giant BP, something totally unexpected on Thursday - an apology. Rep. Joe Barton, a Republican whose sprawling district includes Houston, called Hayward the victim of a "$20 billion shakedown." "I apologize," Barton told Hayward. "I'm ashamed of what happened in the White House yesterday. I think it's a tragedy." Barton was referring to President Obama's faceoff with the BP barons that ended with the oil company saying sorry for the mammoth oil spill currently fouling the Gulf of Mexico - and promising to finance a $20 billion fund to compensate the victims. Hayward, who was bracing to be raked over the coals at the Congressional hearing, appeared to be taken aback by Barton's apology. Rep. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, quickly slapped back at Barton, saying the compensation fund was "not a slush fund, not a shakedown." "It was the government of the United States working to protect the most vulnerable citizens that we have in our country right now, the residents of the Gulf," he said. Barton is one of Big Oil's biggest boosters. And he has taken $1.4 million in campaign contributions from the industry since 1989, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Barton's backers have been political action committees and employees of Anadarko Petroleum, Exxon Mobil and Valero Energy, the watchdog group reported. In earlier statements, Barton said he held BP accountable for the environmental disaster but said the committee should also be looking into the Obama administration's response to the spill. Barton has also opposed attempts to more tightly regulate the oil industry. He must represent the "little people." Besides, the CEO wants his life back. Yeah. He "feels horrible" about what's happened. Mainly cuz it's ****ed up his life. Otherwise, he'd be fine with it. |
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On 17/06/2010 10:08 AM, Harry wrote:
Texas Rep. Joe Barton apologizes to BP CEO Tony Hayward over White House's '$20 billion shakedown' By Corky Siemaszko Daily News Staff Writer Thursday, June 17th 2010, 10:52 AM A Texas congressman with a tin ear gave Tony Hayward, the embattled honcho of reviled oil giant BP, something totally unexpected on Thursday - an apology. Will not help Texas oil patch. Bet all noew offshore stuff is canceled or pending a indefinite stall. Obama might claim to cancel new wells, but it is just posturing. Big oil is now going to want some serious liability limits from hen pecking or Obama can suck the free oil himself. Rep. Joe Barton, a Republican whose sprawling district includes Houston, called Hayward the victim of a "$20 billion shakedown." Even democrats shoudl consider. Economically the USA makes about as much sense to invest in oil as does Venezuela. "I apologize," Barton told Hayward. "I'm ashamed of what happened in the White House yesterday. I think it's a tragedy." Marxist Obama has spoken. Me, if I was the CEO of BP, I would have sat in my London office and told Barrack to shove it behind closed doors. Forcing Obama's hand. Barton was referring to President Obama's faceoff with the BP barons that ended with the oil company saying sorry for the mammoth oil spill currently fouling the Gulf of Mexico - and promising to finance a $20 billion fund to compensate the victims. You work it out, this is an insane amount. And a lot of victims were victims even if the spill never occured. Tourism for example, nobody was traveling any way. All Obama is doing is shifting the cost of bailout to BP.... And the corrupt president still hasn't charges any GMer with fraud. Pretty obvious Obama is anti-business tyrant. Thinks he is above the law too. All we need to ask is who will he screw up next? Hayward, who was bracing to be raked over the coals at the Congressional hearing, appeared to be taken aback by Barton's apology. Not everyone agrees with Obama marxism and open dictatorial hostility. Rep. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, quickly slapped back at Barton, saying the compensation fund was "not a slush fund, not a shakedown." Had that right. There was a oil tax put on after Exxon that was supposed to be invested in just such spills as BP, a reserve fund of sorts. Needless to say Congress happily ****ed it away. "It was the government of the United States working to protect the most vulnerable citizens that we have in our country right now, the residents of the Gulf," he said. Might want to think of everyone as vulnerable. Obama isn't going to stop until he causes more damage and someone has the guts to stop him. Barton is one of Big Oil's biggest boosters. And he has taken $1.4 million in campaign contributions from the industry since 1989, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Probably all of the senate, congress and we know Obama has too. Funny how not months before this Obama was spewing how he was going to open up off shore drilling for US jobs and energy. 180% about face, the Obama does not think, he reacts like a back woods African dictator. Barton's backers have been political action committees and employees of Anadarko Petroleum, Exxon Mobil and Valero Energy, the watchdog group reported. In earlier statements, Barton said he held BP accountable for the environmental disaster but said the committee should also be looking into the Obama administration's response to the spill. Barton has also opposed attempts to more tightly regulate the oil industry. There is no dout TransOcean (owner/operator) and BP (clientlease owner) are going to pay. But Obama grand standing needs to stop, US is sounding more like Castro/Chavez than ever before. -- Taxation, modern day slavery. The loss of economic freedom. |
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"Canuck57" wrote in message ... On 17/06/2010 10:08 AM, Harry wrote: Texas Rep. Joe Barton apologizes to BP CEO Tony Hayward over White House's '$20 billion shakedown' By Corky Siemaszko Daily News Staff Writer Thursday, June 17th 2010, 10:52 AM A Texas congressman with a tin ear gave Tony Hayward, the embattled honcho of reviled oil giant BP, something totally unexpected on Thursday - an apology. Will not help Texas oil patch. Bet all noew offshore stuff is canceled or pending a indefinite stall. Obama might claim to cancel new wells, but it is just posturing. Big oil is now going to want some serious liability limits from hen pecking or Obama can suck the free oil himself. Rep. Joe Barton, a Republican whose sprawling district includes Houston, called Hayward the victim of a "$20 billion shakedown." Even democrats shoudl consider. Economically the USA makes about as much sense to invest in oil as does Venezuela. "I apologize," Barton told Hayward. "I'm ashamed of what happened in the White House yesterday. I think it's a tragedy." Marxist Obama has spoken. Me, if I was the CEO of BP, I would have sat in my London office and told Barrack to shove it behind closed doors. Forcing Obama's hand. Barton was referring to President Obama's faceoff with the BP barons that ended with the oil company saying sorry for the mammoth oil spill currently fouling the Gulf of Mexico - and promising to finance a $20 billion fund to compensate the victims. You work it out, this is an insane amount. And a lot of victims were victims even if the spill never occured. Tourism for example, nobody was traveling any way. All Obama is doing is shifting the cost of bailout to BP.... And the corrupt president still hasn't charges any GMer with fraud. Pretty obvious Obama is anti-business tyrant. Thinks he is above the law too. All we need to ask is who will he screw up next? Hayward, who was bracing to be raked over the coals at the Congressional hearing, appeared to be taken aback by Barton's apology. Not everyone agrees with Obama marxism and open dictatorial hostility. Rep. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, quickly slapped back at Barton, saying the compensation fund was "not a slush fund, not a shakedown." Had that right. There was a oil tax put on after Exxon that was supposed to be invested in just such spills as BP, a reserve fund of sorts. Needless to say Congress happily ****ed it away. "It was the government of the United States working to protect the most vulnerable citizens that we have in our country right now, the residents of the Gulf," he said. Might want to think of everyone as vulnerable. Obama isn't going to stop until he causes more damage and someone has the guts to stop him. Barton is one of Big Oil's biggest boosters. And he has taken $1.4 million in campaign contributions from the industry since 1989, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Probably all of the senate, congress and we know Obama has too. Funny how not months before this Obama was spewing how he was going to open up off shore drilling for US jobs and energy. 180% about face, the Obama does not think, he reacts like a back woods African dictator. Barton's backers have been political action committees and employees of Anadarko Petroleum, Exxon Mobil and Valero Energy, the watchdog group reported. In earlier statements, Barton said he held BP accountable for the environmental disaster but said the committee should also be looking into the Obama administration's response to the spill. Barton has also opposed attempts to more tightly regulate the oil industry. There is no dout TransOcean (owner/operator) and BP (clientlease owner) are going to pay. But Obama grand standing needs to stop, US is sounding more like Castro/Chavez than ever before. -- Taxation, modern day slavery. The loss of economic freedom. You would never be, have never been, and certainly are not now a CEO of anything. |
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