9/11 was one of the worst things to happen to the U.S. in history. Not because of the death/destruction, but the fact that it twisted many Americans into some of the most over-dramatic, frightened, and vicious people on the planet. This thread shows that perfectly. He's comparing it based on the impact the oil spill could potentially have on the government's energy policy, similar to the change in defense policy after 9/11. Yes, 9/11 was a very tragic event. However, this is still a perfectly fine comparison and I don't exactly see people getting teary eyed over the Korean War or anything.

So BP are terrorists?  

Does this mean I should not buy their Gas and go to Citco?  

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=3486782

All that from that.

Not that it wasn't a poorly worded post, but that's still quite the reaction. I mean, gee. He makes him sick from that post alone?

...?

Did you read the actual comparison? He was comparing the effects of the crisis, not the cause of the crisis. BP aren't terrorists - just negligent.

You obviously did not get it.

Oh joke?

Internet needs sarcasm tags.

Would have figured the Citco part of it gave it away :(  oh well 

[Sarcasm Tag] there ya go :)

Ahh. As a Kiwi I've never even heard of Citco.

Is Citco an oil company of sorts? Google only shows up Citgo.