oil spill

I don't claim to know anything about politics, I rarely watch the important parts of the news, and I do not go out of my way to save our planet or environment but this oil spill is really driving me nuts. Everyday I think about the fact that if the oil keeps spilling out the Eastern Shore may not even be live-able next year (or this year..idk). I feel like nothing is really even being done about it. Think back a few months ago to the earthquakes in South America, it was all over the news, the president was doing all he could to help out, celebrities were pitching in, blah blah blah it was a big deal. How come things aren't being done for the oil spill? Is Obama doing anything?! Last night I was watching fireworks, and having a sentimental moment about being proud to live in America and I couldn't help but laugh thinking that Obama is probably in some other country...I doubt he was but it sure wouldn't surprise me. Anyhow that is my griping for the night over that whole deal.