The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[oldberkeley]

Kadaicher-

The BOP is there for use when everything else fails. The BOP was used too late. Even after the gas was in the riser above the BOP, the diverter could have saved the rig, but was not used

I would respectfully suggest that you copy your reply and post it on The Oil Drum: http://www.theoildrum.com/. I believe that the experts there will very strongly disagree with all three of your statements.