Originally Posted by Gouge

Technically he is responsible, when he was running for office he clearly said anything that happens under his watch will and would be his administrations responsibility. He appointed the new director of the Minerals Management Service and she reported to him according to what he said after her stepping down. Minerals Management Service knew of the problems going back to February and did nothing...all under Barrys administration and people he appointed to the position.

Just like the standard people held Bush up to when he was fucking things up Barry is in the same situation mainly because hes not a leader but just that same old community organizer from Chicago that's way in over his head.

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