BP Will Pay Claims.....

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63T2VX20100430

That is what BP says today. When there are 700 TV cameras and every news organization in the world Big Oil always promises to do the right thing.

It is what happens over the next 20 years (when the cameras have moved on) that will be in complete contrast to these statements of responsibility.

One needs look no further then Exxon Valdez to know what is about to occur. Exxon said the exact same things in 1989.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/02/02/eveningnews/main4769329.shtml?source=RSSattr=HOME_4769329

"Back in 1989, Exxon executives, including Don Cornett, promised to take care of everyone affected by the spill. "“You have my word we will make you whole again," he said at the time.

Then for the next 20 years they dragged out court battle after court battle while at the same time raking in record profits. Thousands of plaintiffs died off (to the delight of Exxon) and the delays continue on endlessly.

Meanwhile the effects of the spill are still there.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=environmental-effects-of

Remember when Bush wanted to Open ANWAR to drilling because it is safer now. Now everyone knows why that would have been a bad idea. The industries safety record is poor. That was true 30 years ago, 20 years ago and still today. Nothing changes no matter how they try to spin it.