It has been more than a month since the oil spill started in the Gulf of Mexico. Everyday we hear of a new attempt by BP of trying to plug this leak but to no avail. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil is leaking into the Gulf everyday. It is hard to even estimate the fall out of this leak on the environment, people living near the Gulf, businesses etc.
However what is most disturbing is a sense of helplessness displayed by our Government. Secretary Salazar and Secretary Napolitano have been giving out one press release after another on how the whole government machinery is working to stop the leak but it is clear that they are helplessly watching from the sideline as BP fumbles from one promising solution to another.
While comparison with Katrina may not be apt, Obama administrations actions have been less than steller. There is no leadership on this issue from the President. He has handed it over it to his cabinet secretaries who seem clueless.
Political posturing has already started in all it earnest. Democrats in Congress and White House want to retroactively raise liability limit of oil companies from $75 million to $10 billion unconcerned that constitution expressly prohibits "after the fact" laws. Republicans are lining up to oppose the measure.
All this when oil continues to spill into the Gulf with no end in sight.
And you wonder why common man is so cynical about the government...
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Hi Sanjay,
How are you? I am Nikunj and reached here through Mr. Sudheer, who is currently assisting Hcentive to establish a new facility in Noida. The concerned raised by you in your blog are genuine, and keeping with present scenario in and around the US. I wish, if Indians (especially businessmen!) were also that much concerned about their country. Every country, whether developed or developing, has its own set of problems to address, however the level and focus is different.
After having a word with Mr. Sudheer, I came to know that you are looking for young professionals to incorporate in your upcoming venture in India. I would like to offer you a team, which would be of your interest. I have already forwarded the CVs of all of them to the concerned person. We are looking for a platform that can nurture and make best use of our capabilities.
We all are working/have worked with SIS Infotech Pvt. ltd. (A member of GIA). I assure you on behalf of our young and diverse background team that we are ready to put our 100% to support a venture initiated by highly talented professionals.
Regards,
Nikunj Sharma
+91-9953977822
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Sorry! yesterday I was in hurry, and published the article without checking!
June 1, 2010 8:49 AM
I think that the oil spill in The Gulf of Mexico is something that the government should be taking immediate action about. All this political talk is getting nowhere. We have to send people to help BP deal with this political and physical mess caused by it's irresponsibility. Afterwards, BP should be sued and shut down.
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