'Ashamed' Joe Barton Apologizes To BP CEO Tony Hayward For 'Tragedy' Of Relief Fund

6/17/10: In a House Energy and Commerce hearing, Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) calls the establishment of a $20 billion Gulf Coast recovery fund a "tragedy," and apologizes to BP CEO Tony Hayward for a White House "shakedown" he calls illegal behavior.

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[RonPaulGeorgeRingo]

The modern-day conservative movement (1980 - present)

Ask NOT what you can do for your COUNTRY.

A$k what YOU can do for BIG BU$INES$.

[RonPaulGeorgeRingo]

The modern-day conservative movement (1980 - present)

Ask NOT what you can do for your country.

A$k what YOU can do for your corporation.

[JasonSchwerin]

@jwinter228 your absolutely correct.

[HangProgressives]

@JSAautomotive is a fucking pedophile and child porn dealer

[JSAautomotive]

@s7rugg1es. I'm crying big tears for those British pensioners. What about the 11 people that needlessly died? What about the thousands of Americans that are now out of work bcuz of a FOREIGN company in our ocean. U think I care a rats arse about England? R U an American or a Brit sympathizer? Its a disgrace that anyone would have an ounce of empathy for B.P. They make LOTS of money and profit. They can stand to lose a few bucks. Screw them.

[JSAautomotive]

@HangProgressives. Is that right HangProgressives? "You the people" are going to deal w/me huh? You and who's army tough guy? You sure do sound really tough hiding behind that video monitor there pal. I think you've been watching to too many Joe McCarthy videos.

[JSAautomotive]

@HangProgressives. You should be familiar with Communists. Remember what Bush did when he left the Presidency? 1st stop communist China to thank them for all kickbacks he and his buddies got by making China most favored trade nation w/the U.S. Plus, Bush did nothing to stop the NAFTA/CAFTA "free trade" agreements during his terms. Bush was/is a scumbag sellout Benedict Arnold when it comes to selling out his country to the highest bidder. Just like most neo-cons are.

[JSAautomotive]

@HangProgressives. Sorry, you've got me confused with some other communist. I'm an American true and through. Birnbaum was/is another Washington DC lacky, just like Ken Salazar is. The facts remain that the MMS was bought and paid for by big oil. George Bush's friend. Hell, Bush used to call the Prince Al Fasal Turkey his brother. Bush was and is well entrenched with big oil. Always was, always is. And if you didn't notice, his 1st trip was to Communist China after leaving the Presidency.

[JSAautomotive]

@4TIMESAYEAR. Awwwww......I'm crying tears for B.P. What about the 11 people that R dead bcuz B.P. didn't want 2 take the time 2 create a safe environment rather than worry about getting the rig on line? Not 2 mention, B.P. concentrated on drilling technology & NOT the safety necessary 2 cap an existing oil well if something went wrong. I could care less about what this idiot Joe Barton says. This guy is an apologist 4 big oil & a disgrace 2 the country. No spine whatsoever. Political scum.

[candoyja]

Dip Joe Barton in a big cauldron of oil from his good old friend BP, then this black-gold loving shameless donkey from Texas will learn his lessons. Better yet, he should have shut his donkey mouth up!!

[dyksick]

fuck Joe Barton

[RonPaulGeorgeRingo]

@4TIMESAYEAR

I can't help you. You're beyond lost - void of logic, blinded by party and ideology. Sad.