from Huffington Post, several interesting articles

From disasters all over the world caused by mankind to the excuses Limbaugh, Boener, and Lieberman can dredge up to protect their pocket money. And, this is NOT the first disaster BP has set loose on us, nor will it be the last unless we get this oil monkey off our backs!

And, not to drive a familiar point home, but, all of the hell mankind can pour upon their fellow man and yet MARIJUANA is still ILLEGAL?!?!

Solutions For The Gulf Oil Spill (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

The World's Most Bizarre Man-Made Disasters (PHOTOS)

Gulf Oil Spill (PHOTOS): The Most Outrageous Reactions

Oil Spill: Big Oil's History Of Bad Behavior (PHOTOS)

Greenpeace Activists Call For Clean Energy NOW Outside Capitol Building (PHOTOS)

Dead Sea Turtles, Fish Wash Ashore In Gulf (PHOTOS)

BP's announcement that they're taking responsibility for the response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, not for the accident, sounds more like they're patting themselves on the back. BP CEO Tony Hayward said Monday they are dealing with the cleanup and compensation to those affected, and while they have been dealing with it, their initial efforts also highlight that they're ultimately looking out for themselves. The company offered settlements to coastal residents of no more than $5,000 if they give up their right to sue. This extends to out-of-work fisherman they've hired to help with the clean up. BP has since removed the language from the contract, once they were criticized for the move. They also initially attempted to downplay the seriousness of the the spill, saying the rig was leaking 1,000 barrels a day when in fact it was leaking five times as much.