[commish]

Everyone here PLEASE say a PRAYER that they are successful with the cap! I cannot imagine this oil volcano going on for months awaiting the relief well.

Just remember though, as bad as this is, the flow from this well is not even 1/3 what was coming out of IXTOC I when it blew out in 1979; and IXTOC pumped oil into the gulf for over 9 months from only a few miles off shore without destroying the gulf. The environmental damage from IXTOC I reversed itself in less than a year for the most part -- I say most part because you can still find a small layer of oil on South Padre Island if you dig down a few feet.

Bottom line, as horrible a situation as this is right now, and as much damage as it is and has caused, it is a drop in the bucket compared to what naturally leaks into the oceans and when compared to past events.

The gulf will recover and will recover quickly once this thing is capped.

[ZX12R]

Just remember though, as bad as this is, the flow from this well is not even 1/3 what was coming out of IXTOC I when it blew out in 1979;

Mexican oil is fine, it's American oil that is evil.

[a real Sheila]

I hope and pray that you are right!

The internet is a double-edge sword in cases like this!
I think I would sleep better at night had I never seen photos of the oil slick or video of this gusher.