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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
Jordon wrote:
nom=de=plume wrote: wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/?hpt=T2 Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver There's a mile-long slick, according the news. An explosion is the "system working"??? Just because there's oil on the water doesn't mean it came from the well. I'm sure they have diesel generators on the rig and you need to store the fuel. The explosion could have blown that up. There wasn't an explosion or an oil slick. Early reports are often full of bad information. |
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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
"Larry" wrote in message ... Jordon wrote: nom=de=plume wrote: wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/?hpt=T2 Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver There's a mile-long slick, according the news. An explosion is the "system working"??? Just because there's oil on the water doesn't mean it came from the well. I'm sure they have diesel generators on the rig and you need to store the fuel. The explosion could have blown that up. There wasn't an explosion or an oil slick. Early reports are often full of bad information. As usual, you're the one who's a liar. http://www.wdsu.com/r/24854300/detail.html |
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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
"Jordon" wrote in message ... nom=de=plume wrote: wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/?hpt=T2 Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver There's a mile-long slick, according the news. An explosion is the "system working"??? Just because there's oil on the water doesn't mean it came from the well. I'm sure they have diesel generators on the rig and you need to store the fuel. The explosion could have blown that up. Yes, they use diesel on the drilling rigs to power the EMD's, but usually they are not present on a production platform, as this one was. There may have been some avgas present for the choppers. Production platforms use natural gas straight from the wells, purified a little, to run their generators and pumps. I do notice that there was hysterical reporting of a slick a mile in size. And then, a report that the slick was not even close to that big, but much much smaller. Seems like only the first story got the publicity. Since there was not a lot of blood and gore, this event will get little play. I've been on rigs, and let me tell you, to evacuate during a fire like they did, and all get away safely is a testament to their training, preparation, equipment, safety procedures, company policies, and just doing everything right. They need to be commended, that's what the press should be touting now. The press loves it more when people screw up rather than do it right. Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. http://cabgbypasssurgery |
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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
"Steve B" wrote in message ... "Jordon" wrote in message ... nom=de=plume wrote: wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/?hpt=T2 Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver There's a mile-long slick, according the news. An explosion is the "system working"??? Just because there's oil on the water doesn't mean it came from the well. I'm sure they have diesel generators on the rig and you need to store the fuel. The explosion could have blown that up. Yes, they use diesel on the drilling rigs to power the EMD's, but usually they are not present on a production platform, as this one was. There may have been some avgas present for the choppers. Production platforms use natural gas straight from the wells, purified a little, to run their generators and pumps. I do notice that there was hysterical reporting of a slick a mile in size. And then, a report that the slick was not even close to that big, but much much smaller. Seems like only the first story got the publicity. Since there was not a lot of blood and gore, this event will get little play. I've been on rigs, and let me tell you, to evacuate during a fire like they did, and all get away safely is a testament to their training, preparation, equipment, safety procedures, company policies, and just doing everything right. They need to be commended, that's what the press should be touting now. The press loves it more when people screw up rather than do it right. Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. http://cabgbypasssurgery And, the regulations that prevented the fire/explosion worked perfectly! |
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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
"Secular Humanist" wrote in message ... In article , says... wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/?hpt=T2 Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver There's a mile-long slick, according the news. An explosion is the "system working"??? Knee jerk reaction. No oil escaped. You are a moron. In any case, the "system" didn't work. When the "system" works, there's no fire, explosion, and people in the water. |
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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/?hpt=T2 Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver I have been on rigs in that area. IIRC, I would guess the water to be no more than 200' deep, which doesn't compare to the 10,000 or so for the other one. They can get a floater in there REAL QUICK to do some remediation like drilling and placing a plug. When I worked on rigs from '74 to '80, there were several fires and capsizings and collapses. It was common. Also common was dumping cuttings overboard which resulted in a sheen for miles, but back then, the tree huggers hadn't gotten out that far, or got to be so strong. Glad to see the system worked pretty well, and happy that all the men are safe. That's the main thing. Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. http://cabgbypasssurgery |
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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
"Steve B" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oil-rig-accident-in-gulf/?hpt=T2 Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver I have been on rigs in that area. IIRC, I would guess the water to be no more than 200' deep, which doesn't compare to the 10,000 or so for the other one. They can get a floater in there REAL QUICK to do some remediation like drilling and placing a plug. When I worked on rigs from '74 to '80, there were several fires and capsizings and collapses. It was common. Also common was dumping cuttings overboard which resulted in a sheen for miles, but back then, the tree huggers hadn't gotten out that far, or got to be so strong. Glad to see the system worked pretty well, and happy that all the men are safe. That's the main thing. Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. http://cabgbypasssurgery So, dumping crap in the ocean is fine with you. Sheesh. Fires, explosions, people having to be rescued... if that's a system that works, I'd hate to be around a system that didn't. |
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Another oil rig explodes in the Gulf
On Sep 2, 4:42*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message ... wrote in message .. . On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: "Jordon" wrote in message ... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/02/rescue-efforts-underway-after-oi... Drill baby drill Burn baby burn Lie baby lie This may actually be an example of the system working. If the reports are right there were no fatalities and no oil was spilled. That is better than the normal drive time experience in your major city. Oil rig worker is a safer job than cab driver I have been on rigs in that area. *IIRC, I would guess the water to be no more than 200' deep, which doesn't compare to the 10,000 or so for the other one. *They can get a floater in there REAL QUICK to do some remediation like drilling and placing a plug. When I worked on rigs from '74 to '80, there were several fires and capsizings and collapses. *It was common. *Also common was dumping cuttings overboard which resulted in a sheen for miles, but back then, the tree huggers hadn't gotten out that far, or got to be so strong. Glad to see the system worked pretty well, and happy that all the men are safe. *That's the main thing. Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. http://cabgbypasssurgery So, dumping crap in the ocean is fine with you. Sheesh. Fires, explosions, people having to be rescued... if that's a system that works, I'd hate to be around a system that didn't. You're around the Obama presidency. It ain't working. WAFM! |
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