Oil Spill Contained, Energy Policy Dies, Status Quo Blissfully Restored

As the vein of black gold enriching the Gulf of Mexico finally, or temporarily, dwindles to a trickle, what passes for public debate on American television descends all too predictably into screeching about ‘blame.’ Everyone knows all good movies need a villain and despite a few quiet voices not-so-helpfully reminding us that accidents happen and we should remain stoic in the throes of fate, Americans crave the simplicity and uncomplicated drama of the white hat/black hat narrative.

Oil Spill Contained, Energy Policy Dies, Status Quo Blissfully Restored

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