Madeline
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In what way?
I've already stated why in other threads. I'm not gonna get into it yet again. Most posters prefer to be spoon fed information by the media to finding out facts for themselves. (By that, I don't necessarily mean you) so I'm not inclined to go into stuff that the media choose not to talk about.
Well, this is what I know, so far, CG. The Deepwater Horizon rig was licensed and operational before Obama took office. The safety plan and safety inspections that should have been required were clearly negligently done, but again, before he took office. However, he appointed a new DOI czar, Salazar, and Salazar presumably replaced the head of MMS or chose to retain him.
The shenanigans at MMS were extreme, well-known and had previously been reported on. Obama did not direct Salazar to clean up that cesspool. Had MSS been redirected in January 2009, the spill probably would have been averted.
There's enough blame to go around, but yes, Obama has to shoulder his fair share.