First oil washes ashore in Mississippi: Governor Barbour says don't panic, "it's not toxic"

[Bluebear]

A thin, two-mile long strand of caramel-colored emulsified oil-- the consistency of hair mousse - washed ashore Tuesday morning on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island, prompting a precautionary shutdown of some state waters to commercial and recreational fishing, state officials said.

"This is the first significant amount of oil residue to hit Mississippi since the Deepwater Horizon explosion six weeks ago," Gov. Haley Barbour said. "While it's the first, it won't be the last."

During a news conference in Jackson on Tuesday, Barbour said this is no reason for "anybody to panic." The state's beaches and ports remain open, and Barbour said, "We're told that it's not toxic."

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20100602/NEWS/6020354/1001/rss01

[Systematic Chaos]

1. I think maybe someone also needs to tell Gov. Barber that he's a total fuckwit.

:shrug:

[Selatius]

2. Maybe Barbour is willing to take his ass out to Petit Bois and swim in it for a day.

Bring out the boats and cases of beer. We'll have us an outing, except he'll be the only one swimming in it.

[Ichingcarpenter]

3. "We're told that it's not toxic."

LOL!!!!



Same people that told a bunch of lies no doubt.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

8. The newest slogan to attract tourists.

C'mon down! It's not toxic! (... or so we're told)

[Octafish]

26. Eat some on tee vee and show us, Haley.

Not a globule, either. A big bowl full, like Oliver used for "more."

[Bluebear]

38. +

[Catherina]

10. I can't believe he said that

"We're told that it's not toxic."

[reggie the dog]

14. hey if its not toxic it is not toxic

that would be great because apparently this oil well has non toxic oil, that is great for the green future of the planet, we need more of this non toxic kind of oil. To show how non toxic it is the governor should go swimming in it with his dog.

[Bluebear]

39. nodding

[Odin2005]

20. "It's only a flesh wound!!!"

[name not needed]

4. Alright, now he can go fuck himself in it.

[aquart]

5. Not according to Mac McClelland:

# Mac McClelland

I admit it was stupid to touch the oily sand today, and that I deserve for my hand to itch like all holy hell.

[Turbineguy]

6. Governor,

you've been talking with Michelle Bachmann, haven't you!

[entanglement]

7. Oil isn't toxic? Bosshog Barbour is a complete joke n/t

[SalmonChantedEvening]

9. Have a drink on me.

Wade through it for us, Haley. Pour some on your ice cream.

Ye gods, what a sick man.

[dgibby]

11. Anything to get those tourist dollars.

If the oil isn't toxic, the Gov sure is!

[polichick]

12. Yep - ya can't be a Republican unless you live in complete denial. nt

[reggie the dog]

13. well if it is not toxic then they had better let the people

do their commercial and recreational fishing. I would sue the state for not letting me take fish out of non toxic oil. If it is not toxic why cant they take the fish out of it and sell them for food?

[cwydro]

15. No, it is not toxic.

Neither is the dispersant that they are using to try and hide the fucking oil.

God I hope for some massive karma for these people.

[NotThisTime]

16. What a complete twit... carte blanche for parents to let their kids swim in the shit...

[revolution breeze]

19. Not everyone in Mississippi is an ignorant hick

People with half a brain aren't going to put their children in danger by swimming in that mess.

[Joanne98]

17. This reminds me of the Mayor in Jaws!

[jberryhill]

24. Amity Means "Friendship"

[meow mix]

32. thanks for the scary sharks...

playin on the sidebar now eeps

[meow mix]

33. dupe

oops

[Bluebear]

36. :)

[jtrockville]

18. Does he incur liability with that statement?

[Bluebear]

37. Really an EXCELLENT question

[Odin2005]

21. Does he think people are THAT stupid?

[spanone]

22. why don't you mix it up with your bourbon, haley?

[cwydro]

23. Kicking this...

[hatrack]

25. "Mississippi - We're Told That It's Not Toxic!!"

That'll sell those timeshares!

[suffragette]

27. More oil that was underwater washing ashore

Part of the plumes BP wanted to out-of-sight and out-of mind and deny their existence.

And then this statement from a Governor.

Reassuring, not so much.

This is the 2nd time I'm reading about oil being detected not far from shore, but nothing much being done to preemptively keep it from reaching the shore.


http://www.wkrg.com/gulf_oil_spill/article/how-close-is-the-oil-to-the-alabama-coast/892135/Jun-01-2010_10-45-am/
How Close Is The Oil To The Alabama Coast?
Published: Mon, May 31, 2010 - 10:09 pm CST
Last Updated: Tue, June 01, 2010 - 10:45 am CST
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama - After getting tips of oil sightings near Dauphin Island, we chartered a boat to see what we could find. We can tell you what appears to be the same thick muck that has been washing ashore in Louisiana is not far from our stretch of the Gulf Coast.

Monday morning, we headed South from Dauphin Island's East end. We cruised deep into the Gulf; there was nothing for miles other than the smell of a diesel like odor and what looked like a sheen on the water. Then about 20 to 22 miles South of Dauphin Island we spotted what appears to be thick patches of oil. Surrounding the mess, what looks like an oil sheen.

[krispos42]

28. Okay, Governor. Start swimming.

With your wife, and/or mistress. Go fishing. Make sure you feed your family what you catch. On national live TV.


Just please don't wear a thong.

[krispos42]

29. Bookmarking n/t

[meow mix]

30. lets see him test that theory

wth

[SoCalDem]

31. What an ASS..

Every time I hear that voice of his, I want to vomit..

[StarlightGold]

34. Oh, well in that case

Let's all go for a swim. Of course, you and your loved ones first, Mr. Barbour.

[JBoy]

35. "Remain calm! All is well!!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDAmPIq29ro