Monday, June 21, 2010

He knows how not to fret.

I don't know whether to like or dislike Tony Hayward. He's the chief executive officer of British Petroleum (BP), the oil driller that despoiled the Gulf of Mexico. Hayward has become known for his repeated public relations gaffes. Like he doesn't know any better. Suggesting that he wants his life back. Sounds rather insensitive when 11 BP employees were killed in the devastating accident on the BP oil rig. At least Hayward still has a life. And this past weekend Hayward took time off to go sailing off the Isle of Wight. To enjoy himself. Rather than worry about the continued leaking of oil into the sea. In a sense, I like that about Hayward. He recognizes that he needs a break. That he craves the good life. Despite the shit that happens. He's not gonna let it ruin his day. Maybe that makes him selfish. And unlikeable. And a public relations disaster for BP. But that won't stop Hayward from living like royalty. In an unperturbed manner. You gotta give the guy credit. He ain't gonna worry himself to death. --Jim Broede

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