BP OIL SPILL !!!

**Kraker Jak** · 07-09-10, 02:09 PM

So, if the jones act has no effect on the situation...why are waivers in place?

**triggerhappy2005** · 07-09-10, 02:22 PM

Why do some of you act as if these skimmers will help?

With all the oil that has leaked, it'll just be window dressing.

**Cojiro** · 07-09-10, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Why do some of you act as if these skimmers will help?

With all the oil that has leaked, it'll just be window dressing.

all or nothing?

**triggerhappy2005** · 07-09-10, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Cojiro

all or nothing?

How about something that makes a meaningful difference or stfu.

**Kraker Jak** · 07-09-10, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

How about something that makes a meaningful difference or stfu.

easy sea bisquit....He was saying "Do everything we can?"

**triggerhappy2005** · 07-09-10, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Kraker Jak

easy sea bisquit....He was saying "Do everything we can?"

Sure, if it makes a real difference. But doing something just to to be doing something, is bullshit.

**Cojiro** · 07-09-10, 06:34 PM

It's better then doing nothing IMO. A lil ere n there adds up over time. Even though the oil is still adding up :/

**Kraker Jak** · 07-09-10, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by triggerhappy2005

Sure, if it makes a real difference. But doing something just to to be doing something, is bullshit.

Trigger, when has anyone in politics ever did ANYTHING that made sense?

**~~hawgballs~~** · 07-12-10, 08:18 AM

Not suspending or repealing the "Jones Act" is a strawman argument................

The Jones Act allows the operation of foreign "oil spill response vessels" in U.S. waters without a waiver (Title 46 United States Code 55113).

While the Jones Act prohibits foreign vessels from transporting merchandise between points in the U.S., foreign vessels are allowed to operate in U.S. waters and can conduct a variety of operations without a waiver. As of June 30, there were at least 24 foreign vessels working in cleanup efforts (without any Jones Act waivers having been requested or required).

H. Clayton Cook Jr.
Mr. Cook served as general counsel of the U.S. Maritime Administration during the Nixon and Ford administrations.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...ORDS=jones+act