It is absolutely amazing that these poor rich guys are always the victim when it comes to accepting responsibility for corruption within their companies. Yep, he and George have a lot in common, no doubt about it. Ken Lay is guilty and unless some juror has been bought, I can't imagine any jury that won't convict this piece of trash. Of course, George will pardon him in 2 and a half years.
Posted by Judith at April 25, 2006 11:58 PMI heard one of the reports last week. The reporter praised his courtroom performance and suggested that it could very well influence the jury on his behalf.
Posted by OTF at April 26, 2006 12:30 AMOTF, my understand is Lay has only answered question from the defense side of the table. Wait until the prosecutors get a hold of his family jewels.
Posted by Judith at April 26, 2006 12:39 AMIf he's convicted the sentencing phase could prove very beneficial for democrats. Each of the victims should testify as to how they were cheated and robbed. The connection could then be made that the crimes were a result of a conspiracy and environment perpetuated and fueled by the republicans and those they represent. Billboards could read, "no job is safe as long as a republican remains in office."
But I'm just dreaming. What do I know?
Posted by OTF at April 26, 2006 02:06 AM"no job is safe as long as a republican remains in office."
OTF, excellent slogan because it is true.
Posted by Judith at April 26, 2006 02:36 AMWell, at least Kenny-boy is blaming the WSJ and not Bill Clinton.
And for the "personal accountability" crowd, that's progress.
Posted by Worst. President. Ever. at April 26, 2006 07:10 AMBeing a negligent President and CEO is not an acceptable excuse. If his staff was committing crimes and he did not reprimand/fire them, he's culpable. Lay approved salaries and bonuses for Fastow & Crew, he obviously approved of their work. Claiming that he didn't know is as much a lie as Rove saying he forgot that he leaked Plame's identity to Matt Cooper.
Posted by ann at April 26, 2006 10:25 AM