How does the Obama administration’s response to the BP oil-leak crisis look as seen from the viewpoint of someone who has walked on the moon – and so understands the limits of technology?

Not too good:

The response after an oxygen tank explosion in the Apollo 13 spacecraft on its way to the Moon illustrates how complex technical accidents should be handled. It stands in sharp contrast to the Gulf fiasco. Solve the problem first; then investigate objectively; apply the lessons; and then, if absolutely necessary, worry about responsibility.

… In contrast, President Obama and those claiming to have been on top of the Gulf oil spill situation “from day one” assumed that failure is an option and, indeed, may want BP to fail for their own ideological reasons.

Oh come on – never mind all that political stuff.

Why can’t they just plug the fracking hole ?

Some answers here.