Darkness

What the hell is up with the countries government that they cannot seem to want to do a simple thing ...like .. Oh I dont know.. clean up the dark sludge that is crippling so many people, animals and waterways? Is it really that hard? Clearly the interests of funds that are going to places such as the next political bash and or the census making sure their tallies are correct... (which btw.. here's a light bulb for you- there will not be a correct count in the census if this is not taken care of- because people are losing their lives because of this giant mess)...are not worth it right now. What is worth it is making sure the livelihood of those in need are met right now, and not when you have a free minute from your bottle of 1775 Sherry in a 24k gold rimmed flute.

It irritates me that these multimillion dollar companies and markers choose not to do something about this and quick. There are those who are passionate about the people, animals and environment enough to do something about it- however the almighty congress and dare I say.. the president do something NOW.. those people are sidled by. And dont give me "oh well the president has more important things to do like war, Summer"... yeah well.. apparently taking a vacation to another state was more important than a holiday that is observed to remember ones who have scarified their life for you to be able to live here.. But.. yeah.. that is a whole other ball of wax. I mean, seriously, Kevin Costner is offering an invention that would be safe and effective. His invention is a machine that "will separate oil from water to a level of 99 percent purity." And why has this not been scooped up? Because the government is not "Worried" about this. Sure.. they play a sad face for the cameras.. but how much does that sad face pay? Yet- Costner continues to say that oil companies and or other technology tycoons wouldn't pick this invention up. Why? Beats the hell out of me. I could understand if it would be a waste of money, if oil spills were unknown, yet.. oil spills have caused devastation before now- and will continue if precautions are not taken. Why are people not saying "that is a damn good idea.. can he prove it?" And give him the chance to prove it.. He has already spent the money and time to create the machine- all they would have to do is sit back and watch.

You know- the everyday common folk do have a brain.. concept eh?

Just happened the Costner had the money to fund his project. At least he is doing something worthwhile. After the 1989 spill by Exxon.. he chose to make a difference by creating this machine- that seems to me, makes a whole lot of sense. He says "After buying a patented process from the Department of Energy, Costner hired engineers and scientists, along with his brother who ran the company, to create a machine to take oil out of water that could be deployed from ports and harbors. The result: a device designed to fit onto a dock, fishing boat or other vessel that can purify 210,000 gallons of oil-polluted water per day."

Purify 210,000 gallons of water off of a fishing boat say what? (thank you to the hours of watching Hannah Montana with my daughter to have the 'say what' stance) Again.. why not?

One of the top stories on CNN.com is titled "Senators head to Gulf as tempers flare.." The video that slaps you in the face as the article opens is a mushroom cloud of darkness. OR is it a shade of black with a tinge of vomit spewed mocha? Oh.. sorry.. not a decorators dream palette? However, it opens with the stance that the senators are going to the coastal regions to "assess the damage caused by the growing BP disaster."... Assess? Come again? Ass sphincter says what? Assess? What is there to assess? I really dont understand what there is to "look at". I mean really? And tempers flairing? Gee.. wonder why. And the BP disaster? Sure.. they had a hand in it- but it is no longer just their "disaster".

Researchers are now calculating that " up to 40,000 barrels, or 1.7 million gallons, a day may have escaped for weeks." Wait.. what? And this crap is still going? I may have a simple brain about the constructing knowledge involved- but I am not quite sure as to why some non eye appealing item has not been welded over this obscurity... because I know underwater welding can be done ( thank you discovery television). They constantly do it when building bridges and underwater fixes to submarines. Why cant something be done now? that is the question that is toted everywhere. I mean seriously, there was a video that was just shown of a man who went in and gave us a view of what it really looks like. Maybe not the brightest crayon in the box to go in without protective gear.. but there are precautions that could be given to those scuba welders.

I have seen various news footage through the web and on tv of people who are losing hope. Something that no one should ever loose. Yet, when the lively hood of those who are dependent on the waterways.. what else is there to do? Unemployment doesn't apply to the self employed owners (I know this for a fact). Welfare is picky to those who obviously need a boost yet are not in a tax bracket that is considered (I know this for a fact too). And its certainly not tasteful to lean on each other for support through the barter system anymore (though it should be.. life and debt would be so much better if) to make ends meet. So.. where does this place these people? What happens to the animals who are losing their life because of this? Many have seen the pictures of the pelicans covered in oil, the seagulls suffocating under the coating of goop. And now there is an article that claims "Kills them or clean them?" What good will that do? Harm over hand? A gloved hand with Dawn soap can make a difference. You know you have all seen the commercial. This is where everyday people could come into play if those who had more would release the grip to those who don't. If congress ever gets off their duff....and actually opens their eyes, they will see that their 50000 Egyptian cotton sheep count is not worth it for this month.. and the funds spent on their lavish foie gras (btw.. wth? who eats that?) on melba toast could be given to those who need it.. animals included.

So, Summer, why don't you take your mouthy ass down to Louisiana and do something about it? Yeah- I hear you saying it. My first answer is funds. I am one of those who does not have it to spare. I am not a rich person by any means.. but I do have a heart. I can do my best from where I am.. to help send aide. But those who are over-fortunate and have the almighty dollar at hand.. should be forking it over and loose the caviar for a night.


In the words of my comrades and I... oh and the ever popular Grey's....