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Americans hated Exxon so much the company changed it’s name. Anyone who says Americans are upset with BP because it’s a European company, is a bit clueless. Like this 3 people like this comment by Yelonde June 4, 2010 1:59 PM PDT Europeans really think that?
If so, then perhaps a company called “American Petroleum” should build a failing oil-rig off the coast of England and France, and watch our months-long, yet failing efforts to contain a massive oil spill. In the meantime, thousands of european fishermen lose their jobs, Europe’s tourism industry suffers, with the once white cliffs of dover become black with crude.
Just saying. I am not sure if Europeans really think that about us Americans, but if they really do, then they clearly do not understand the situation in the gulf. Like this by Adam-M June 4, 2010 2:26 PM PDT
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