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On Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:24:08 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
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"Jordon" wrote in message
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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

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