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Originally posted by whodeyThe idiot has spoken. One would think that this accident might actually cause people who want a nuclear power plant in every neighborhood to re-think the supposed infallibility of "modern" safety measures, but that's a bit too logical for the whodeys of the world.
I say the left should embrace a horse and buggy platform. Just run an add, "Help us help you curb your excessive energy consuption. Just hand over your SUV and set your thermostat at 55 degrees in the winter and 85 degrees in the summer and stop making air travel a lifestyle. And don't worry, we won't rely on your will power to curb your extravagent lifest ...[text shortened]... ey adopt this platform I'm sure could then rely on the Amish voting block for years to come.
Originally posted by no1marauderthe failed safety measures in the BP spill are not remotely comparable to measures used by nuclear plants.
The idiot has spoken. One would think that this accident might actually cause people who want a nuclear power plant in every neighborhood to re-think the supposed infallibility of "modern" safety measures, but that's a bit too logical for the whodeys of the world.
two or three redundant systems, one of which failed hours before the final event without any action taken?
Originally posted by no1marauderWell, why would there have to be a significant impact on oil prices to make it a worthwhile investment?
What is the value of the oil extracted to who? The costs of these spills are a serious and unnecessary externality.
This might open your eyes (though you come across as increasingly dogmatic these days): http://www.salon.com/technology/how_the_world_works/2008/06/19/offshore_drilling_2