BP was "convinced" by the Obama Administration (after a four hour meeting) to set up a $20 billion dollar escrow account to settle claims from those victimized by the economical and environmental damages caused by the spill. Even still, the oil company is under criminal investigation for its negligence. White House Energy Czar, Carol Browner, and White House Spokesperson, Robert Gibbs take credit for securing the monies from BP and also claim it's not "the ceiling, or the floor" with regards to how much they will ultimately be out of pocket. BP has also "voluntarily" agreed to pay out $100 million to the families of the 11 workers who were killed in the rig explosion.
Regarding the affected sea-life, it is reported that dolphins and sharks are showing up in masses in shallow waters off of the Florida coast; Mullets, crabs, rays and small fish are congregating by the thousands off an Alabama pier; and, oil soaked birds are crawling into marshes where they disappear forever. Additionally, fish and other wildlife are swimming for oxygen and also clustering in cleaner waters, which is absolutely not a good sign. These fools need to burn for this! [Huffington Post]
The above video is a very funny "spoof" video of BP executives. This situation is no laughing matter, however, a little comedic relief never hurt anyone. [Reality Tea]
The bill should have been set higher than 20 billion. It's going to take years for that water to be right!!!! ~Years, not months~
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