BP’s “Transparency” is simply Bullshitting People

Much of this article was assembled from multiple web sources and links (cut-n-paste them) to corresponding stories in an attempt to put some of the puzzle pieces together and allow us all to quickly see the truth in BP’s handling of the BP Deepwater Horizons oil gusher and the “initiatives” of the Obama administration.

They’re simply not listening. Many believe there’s a lot more being covered up by both parties as they continue their respective agendas--and unfortunately their agendas do not include, “We the people…”

At the end of this article I’ve included BP’s contact information on multiple fronts so those readers so inclined may legally express their “transparency”.

From (www.bp.com), “BP today reiterated its pledge to be open and transparent in its response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.” “We are committed to providing the American people with the information they need to understand the environmental impact from the spill and the response steps that have been taken," said BP's chief executive Tony Hayward.

This is the same guy who a week or so ago said the environmental aspects from this spill would be “very, very moderate”!

Yes, Tony—the loss of eleven lives, the physical scarring of those burned in the blaze as they jumped for their lives; along with the psychological scarring of all those on the platform when it exploded in multiple blasts—is all reduced to “moderate” in your corporate mind. It’s “all about the company and shareholders” in your world.

Has BP or the U.S. administration stopped to think that some of BP’s shareholders are some of the people who elected our current President?

When one takes the time to assemble BP’s shoddy PR, versus what’s actually being done to stop the flow and clean-up the goo, the insensitive nature of Mr. Hayward, BP PLC, the Obama Administration and the corporate world is…transparent.

Excerpts from…..
Deepwater Horizon Response http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/site/2931/
“The Unified Area Command for the Deepwater Horizon/BP Response announces it will not use hair boom in its response efforts. Individuals and organizations are asked to discontinue the collection of hair for the hair boom.” “Our priority when cleaning up an oil spill is to find the most efficient and expedient way to remove the oil from the affected area while causing no additional damage.

Yet BP refuses EPA order to switch to less-toxic oil dispersant http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-oil-spill-20100523,0,907236.story

As President Obama, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Homeland Security and countless others voice their “we doing everything in our power”, it seems that Washington is impotent.

OBAMA POLITELY ASKS FOR COOPERATION WHILE BP RULES SPILL ZONE WITH IRON FIST
http://trueslant.com/allisonkilkenny/2010/05/22/obama-politely-asks-for-cooperation-while-bp-rules-spill-zone-with-iron-fist/

The writer of that article sees the transparency saying, “Judging by the government’s handling of the spill zone, I’d be hard pressed to tell you who is in charge of the country right now. BP has stifled the freedom of the press, given the finger to the EPA, and will not be forced to testify in Obama’s shiny, new commission…”

The article goes on to quote multiple people from the media who have been “run-off” from covering this story both on land and sea stating, “BP has quartered off the Louisiana coast like an army in a war zone, and has shaken off any attempt by the government to control their response to the environmental disaster.”

In trying to find out “who is in charge of the country right now”, I found Sylvia V. Baca, a senior public and private sector manager in energy and environmental policy and programs, who was named Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on June 18, 2009. An appointment did not require Senate confirmation.

Her resume is “all BP”.

“Baca had been general manager for Social Investment Programs and Strategic Partnerships at BP America Inc. in Houston, and had held several senior management positions with the company since 2001. She was also Director of Global Health, Safety, Environment & Emergency Response for BP Shipping Ltd. in London.”

From her DOI web page: “As vice president for Health, Safety and Environment, BP North America in Los Angeles, Baca served as policy advisor on environmental initiatives, such as climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, land restoration and air and water programs focusing on environmental initiatives, overseeing cooperative projects with private and public organizations, developing health, safety, and emergency response programs and working on climate change…”

To read more on Ms. Baca go to her DOI webpage http://www.doi.gov/archive/bio/baca_bio.html.

This promise of transparency is the same promise made by President Obama during his campaign and reiterated in multiple speeches since his moving into the White House.

For many of us, Obama’s buzz words were understood, yet for the majority of Americans—who supposedly voted for him--the transparency is becoming apparent—he’s running his agenda while not listening to or saying anything to, the press or the American people—be it healthcare, immigration, the environment or his attitude.

It’s time for the American public to also be as transparent as possible and express themselves as we legally have the rights to do so. While I’m not suggesting looking to the streets of Greece or Thailand for suggestion, I am saying it’s time for US, the citizens of the U.S. to express our displeasure with BP and their mishandling of securing their ever so valuable well.

Perhaps informational pickets from public access around BP stores and facilities reminding BP customers and shareholders about those who died and/or were on the platform are in order.

Perhaps it’s time for BP representatives to be met by local fishermen on the docks as they traverse from the oil inundated areas and the blast site.

Or perhaps it’s just time to voice our opinions to BP until they admit we’ve been heard.

Here are some of the ways I’ve been able to express my transparency with BP. I do hope their phones ring true with our concerns and their voicemails and email inboxes be chock-full of our feelings of disgust in their handling of their mess.

Twitter: Oil_Spill_2010 follow @Oil_Spill_2010

Facebook:
Deepwater Horizon Response
http://www.facebook.com/DeepwaterHorizonResponse?ref=ts

BP America Press Office:
+1 281 366 0265

BP Press Office London:
+44 20 7496 4076
BP Investor Relations: +1-281-366-4937

Claims: +1 800 440 0858
www.bp.com/claims

Media and government inquiries:
+1 985 902 5231 or +1 985 902 5240

People interested in “volunteering” can call 866-448-5816

Call early and email often, but remember we live in a different age now so word your thoughts carefully to avoid looking insensitive, as BP’s Tony Hayward and the corporation has shown themselves to be.