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love_katz

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1. Yeah, let's just de-regulate everything.

Reply to Bosonic (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 07:30 PM

Apr 2013

Great idea.

I realize we don't know what is going on here, yet. But I wouldn't be surprised if it was more of that don't-interfere-with-bidness Republican deregulation.

I very much hope that no one was hurt.

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Reports Of An Explosion At The Marathon Detroit Refinery [View all] Bosonic Apr 2013 OP

Yeah, let's just de-regulate everything. love_katz Apr 2013 #1

and cut more $ for OSHA so they can inspect once every 50 years instead of 25 wordpix Apr 2013 #18

Doesn't look good....but awaiting UPDATES.. KoKo Apr 2013 #2

This obviously happened because there are TOO MANY safety regulations kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #3

Fire at Marathon refinery in Detroit; Partial evacuation of Melvindale residents SpartanDem Apr 2013 #4

diesel doesnt just go boom galileoreloaded Apr 2013 #5

This will be a good excuse to raise gas prices for the summer driving season. bluedigger Apr 2013 #6

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It's an observation. One with historical precedent. AtheistCrusader Apr 2013 #11

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"no injuries have been reported" bluedigger Apr 2013 #14

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Police Give ‘All Clear’ After Mandatory Evacuation Due To Explosion At Marathon Refinery Bosonic Apr 2013 #8

mrhog hog Apr 2013 #9

And no Detroit stations seem to be airing coverage of this. SheilaT Apr 2013 #10

Fire is out, according to the Free Press 1gobluedem Apr 2013 #13

We lost a baseball?!? nt MrScorpio Apr 2013 #16

I imagine this will be felt at the pumps? Thor_MN Apr 2013 #17