It looks like Tony Hayward, who's been taking much of the heat for the recent BP oil spill fiasco, may be on his way out as CEO of the oil giant. Known for appearing somewhat less than truly concerned with the impact of those most directly affected by the disaster, he's also been recorded making verbal gaffes portraying him as glib and self-absorbed. He's certainly not winning any popularity contests. Reports of his leaving are still unconfirmed. On the short list of suggested replacements for Hayward are Bob Dudley, BP's managing director and Iain Conn, a member of the BP board of directors who is also responsible for running its refining and marketing arm. If Dudley gets the nod he will be the first American to hold the powerful position. Dudley, who has been in charge of the BP oil spill clean up operation is viewed as being much more diplomatic than his boss and has said and done things which well illustrate this point. He has held town meetings in affected areas, visited sites where oil-covered turtles are being treated and spent quite a bit of time flying between Washington D.C. and the Gulf coast. Hayward's now famous quote, "I'd like my life back," made back in May, really raised the dander of those in the spill zone. Here their entire lives and livelihoods were being devastated by the impact of poor decisions made by this gigantic corporation and its chief executive is complaining about being inconvenienced by having to deal with the debacle. He later took hits for choosing to attend a yacht race for a little R and R. Meanwhile, BP's stock prices continue decline, its reputation continues to be maligned and some are even boycotting the company's product at the pump. If you live in the BP oil spill affected area this may be the end of life, as you know it. The entire ecosystem has been negatively affected and those who have come to depend on the Gulf waters for their livelihoods have had their lives decimated. These are the ones who should be pining to get their lives back. Tony Hayward will receive millions for his blunders and sent on his way, which is what he wants anyway. It doesn't seem right, does it? The BP oil spill is still not fixed or even totally stopped, but headway seems to be being made. The process is slow and tedious. What are your thoughts? Take the survey and voice your opinion.