While people die, Condi is spotted shopping for shoes

[iconoclastic cat]

http://www.gawker.com/news/condoleezza-rice/index.php#breaking-condi-rice-spends-salary-on-shoes-123467
<div class="excerpt">What does surprise us: Just moments ago at the Ferragamo on 5th Avenue, Condoleeza Rice was seen spending several thousands of dollars on some nice, new shoes (we’ve confirmed this, so her new heels will surely get coverage from the WaPo’s Robin Givhan). A fellow shopper, unable to fathom the absurdity of Rice’s timing, went up to the Secretary and reportedly shouted, “How dare you shop for shoes while thousands are dying and homeless!” Never one to have her fashion choices questioned, Rice had security PHYSICALLY REMOVE the woman.</div>

More at http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/9/1/15135/29789

[miss_kitty]

1. Nero fiddles

while Rome burns

[PA Democrat]

2. "Thousands of dollars" on shoes? OMG!

While people die for lack of water. Disgusting!

[whatever4]

3. yes, don't speak the truth rudely to the rulers

In fact, don't speak the truth to them at all

In fact, don't speak to them at all

Taking your life in your own hands if you do; national security and all, you know.

Can I say it? Once? What a bitch. Out shopping. Hope she breaks a heel. Then an ankle. Then all the other bones connected. They're all connected, right? Break that little wish-bone thingy too; that's my wish. Bitch.