Damned if You Do; Damned if You Don't

As I read this article about the capping of the pipe in the Gulf, I couldn't help but send up a prayer that they are doing the right thing. The thing that has me worried is this: "The danger is you could over-pressurize the pipe and cause it to explode causing mini leaks along the pipe," said Dr. Michio Kaku, author of the book, 'Physics of the Impossible.'"

I'm thinking it could cause an explosion that could be so devastating that you could compare it to a nuclear blast. Thus causing a more widespread disaster than what is now in the Gulf. I'm holding my breath and praying on this one.

Now, here's what else that's on my mind. The people in the Gulf. First they are upset because they say Obama did not act fast enough, is not doing enough, etc. Then he acts in what he says is in the best interest of the nation, and now this appears:

"BP's new tighter-fitting cap has brought hope that an end to the crisis is finally in sight. But that hope was dampened for many people in the Gulf who say President Barack Obama's latest drilling ban is another blow to the region's economy.

The White House admits its new moratorium will hurt the area's economy, but believes safety is more important.

'First and foremost, the president has and continues to believe that we have to be careful with what we're doing,' said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.

Federal courts have twice struck down the president's drilling ban, ruling it an over reaction to the spill. There has been no announcement yet on whether the latest drilling ban will also be challenged in court."

Now let's play devil's advocate. Say Obama gives the go ahead on drilling and another catastrophe occurs, who do you think is going to get the blame. "Oh, HE should have never given them permission to drill. He saw what happened with the BP incident." President Obama just can't catch a break--he's damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't. It's like the critics want their cake, but want to eat it too.

And that's what's on my mind.