BP buses in actors for President’s Gulf beach backdrop

Well, technically the hundreds of temps brought in to Grand Isle, Louisiana late last week were workers tabbed to assist in the oil cleanup. However, they were really just pawns in the dog and pony show designed to make BP look like it had a handle on the disaster during President Obama’s visit. They were paid $12 an hour to serve as PR props just like the extras on a Hollywood set. According to Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts, as soon as Obama left, the temps were immediately bused away. Area media reported that the locals were “infuriated” at what was deemed as nothing more than a “photo op” before the news crews.