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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-16-10 01:40 PM
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"We will live up to all our LEGITIMATE responsibilities" -- BP Chairman,
giving statement outside of WH.

They manage to use that word every time they open their mouths.
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-16-10 01:43 PM
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1. just as they give "blanket apologies" rather than for any given
action... it is CYA to try to prevent adding to their liability in court.

I think that horse left the barn, long ago though. At this time, they ought to be salvaging some shred of good will.
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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-16-10 01:45 PM
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2. Translation: We have a battalion of lawyers to define "legitimate".
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aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-16-10 01:46 PM
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4. Hey, lotta lawyers have been out of work.
This may salvage the economy all on its own. HIRE THOSE LAWYERS, BP!
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DJ13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-16-10 01:45 PM
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3. Weasels love this place
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