Reply #37: She effectively said it to grieving parents.

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Good point that she may have been drinking before she said it. Was it a live program?

Even without alcohol, she may have been arrogant enough to think that she could say it and get away with it. And, she DID get away with it. She wasn't raked over the coals for that. She should have been. And Bush should have been questioned about it during his campaign. Why did his mother say such a thing. Of course, as usual, they get away with everything. That's what happens when you own the press.

Still, I guess your alcohol explanation is the only thing that can in anyway make me believe that someone could be so openly heartless.