The AP is reporting that Ken Lay has died. He was undoubtedly a crook, but he was also a pillar of Houston's philanthropic community during his heyday, and many people have good stories to tell about him. I am sure many of them will come out in the next days and weeks.
The most infuriating thing is Bush's reaction. George Bush the Elder was kind enough to mourn his passing, but Tony Snow's statement on behalf of Georgie Boy sets a new low:
But White House press secretary Tony Snow said Wednesday he hadn't discussed Lay's death with the president.
"The president has described Ken Lay as an acquaintance. And many of the president's acquaintances have passed on during his time in office," Snow said.
To describe Kenny Boy, who lavished more money on George Bush's political career than any other human being, as an "acquaintance" is, frankly, indecent. Perhaps the line was cleared through the Rove, McKinnon & Dowd Inc. spin machine, but it is callous and offensive. I cannot imagine anyone who considers GWB a "friend" who didn't shiver inside at the feckless venality of Snow's comment.
Rest in Peace, Kenny Boy. You deserved better than George Bush for a friend.
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