Like a scene out of the Godfather? (photos)

[deminks]

Former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier is wheeled from the First United Methodist Church while attending a second memorial service for Enron Corp. founder Kenneth Lay Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in Houston. Lanier, 80, collapsed at the funeral shortly after arriving and was taken by ambulance. Lay, 64, died July 5 while vacationing in Aspen, Colo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)


Former US Secretary of State, James Baker leaves the former Enron CEO, Ken Lay's Memorial Service in Houston, Texas, July 12 2006, REUTERS/Tim Johnson


Linda Lay (C) widow of former Enron Chairman Ken Lay and daughter Robyn (L) leave memorial services for the Enron founder at the First United Methodist Church in Houston July 12, 2006. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES)



Former U.S. President George Bush arrives at the memorial service for Enron founder Ken Lay at the First United Methodist Church in Houston July 12, 2006. (Richard Carson - UNITED STATES/Reuters)



President George W. Bush is seen at the White House in Washington, July 6, 2006. Bush on Thursday called convicted Enron Corp. founder Ken Lay, who died this week, a 'generous person,' but said he had betrayed the trust of shareholders. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)



Police and forensic officers examine the scene at Waltham Forest, east London Wednesday July 12, 2006 , after a body believed to be that of a senior British banker was discovered in the area. A senior British banker who gave evidence to U.S. authorities in connection with the Enron scandal has been found dead, British media reported Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police said a man's body was found Tuesday in a park in east London, but declined to identify him. The force said the death was being treated as unexplained, and homicide officers were investigating. (AP Photo/Chris Young/PA)

[Kikosexy2]

1. The Don...

is dead...his right hand man faints...the evildoers are quaint...and the deed is done...don't forget the cannolli...

[saigon68]

18. BAKER HAD THAT GUY CAPPED IN LONDON

BAKER IS A THUG AND A WAR CRIMINAL

[BringEmOn]

2. The crime family responsible for the killing always sends the most

extravagant flower arrangement.

[Maat]

20. Is that really true?

'Cause it seems like it is with this bunch. Wellstone's son reportedly had to tell Cheney to stay away (I believe Darth C had something to do with Wellstone's demise).

[TomInTib]

3. Good one. Great finish k&r

Baker always chills me.

[Pachamama]

4. The last picture is the one that is really chilling....and your right,

this is exactly like a scene out of the Godfather, but the problem is that it isn't a movie!

:scared:

[Dr Fate]

5. Murdering sons of bitches. n/t

n/t

[flordehinojos]

6. is he about to cry crocodile tears?

is his conscience bothering him? does he think a ghost is gonna hound him till he learns to tell the truth?

ah, that mafia look hides so much behind it!

[rzemanfl]

7. Too bad you can't run the soundtrack with this. n/t

[partylessinOhio]

8. Creepy! The only one who looks well is Linda Lay! She looks happy too!

She has all the spoils and doesn't have to put up with the old dwarf anymore.

(Edit typo.)

[DesertRat]

15. And she doesn't have to visit him in prison.

[Fridays Child]

9. Isn't it interesting how Ken Lay took care of his neighborhood?

His pals have all rushed to the mic to talk about the great things he did for Houston, and I'm thinking, "Yeah, just like the proverbial mafia kingpin." The people upon whom you lavish gifts, protection, etc., are loathe to turn you in. Duh. If there were an Intro to Organized Crime course, that would be on page one of the textbook.

[eleny]

10. Where is Fred Phelps when you need him

[Joanne98]

13. LOL!

[Avalux]

11. What? No pic of "Beautiful Mind" Babs?

:cry: I was so hoping I would be able to gaze on her lovely countenance. :evilgrin:

[DoYouEverWonder]

12. Looks like they're dropping like flies

around Aspen lately?

Nice to see Poppy and Uncle Jim. Here's proof how important Ken Lay was to BushCo. Their only regret is that DimSon couldn't make it today.

[katty]

14. yes, they are going to the 'mattresses' - get rid of any evidence/people

[Botany]

16. Where is Frankie Five Angels?

Creepy bastards .... steal our money and our country and then go to church ....
The Don's Family was saints compared to these shits.

Fun Fact: Who oversaw the construction of bush's "Prairie Chapel Ranch" home that
gave him country roots for 2000 Answer Enron

[KansDem]

17. "Unexplained?" The death is being treated as "unexplained...?"

I don't believe I've ever heard of this designation before...:shrug:

on edit: in reference to the British death...

[rudy23]

19. Men that age all wanna be Michael Corleone

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x832966

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I only know because I'm just as guilty of watching the Godfather 50 bazillion times in my 20s, so I can image what someone with some real power, passed down through the family, would think of that movie. Especially if they were around Al Pacino's age in '72 or whenever it came out.

Is this the Aspens turning?

[tom_paine]

21. Holy shit. They ARE getting quite blatant about it, aren't they

Police and forensic officers examine the scene at Waltham Forest, east London Wednesday July 12, 2006 , after a body believed to be that of a senior British banker was discovered in the area. A senior British banker who gave evidence to U.S. authorities in connection with the Enron scandal has been found dead, British media reported Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police said a man's body was found Tuesday in a park in east London, but declined to identify him. The force said the death was being treated as unexplained, and homicide officers were investigating. (AP Photo/Chris Young/PA)

I'd say they are getting pretty close to the homestretch. Look at the checklist:

Laws changed, civil liberties abridged, totalitarianism asserted instantaneous upon demand, at the next national crisis (and God help us all, not from the terrorists, but from the BUSHEVIKS if we receive an NBC attack)...
like a key in an ignition specially designed to turn the key to the bowels of hell.

Check.

Concentration Camps for 500,000 a-buildin', more on the way.

Check.

Gleitschaltung ("bringing into line"), despite some minor setbacks, continuing among the Mainstream Media.

Votes totally rigged three times running with nary a peep (well, a little bit of noise, but still the juggernaut rolls on) and the whole shebang set to roll again and again.

Check.

Now they openly whack people in clusters like The Godfather.

How many more years before they close the iron fist? Will we get a Vespasian McCain in between Bushes to heal our pride and lick our vicious wounds inflicted by Tiberius Nero Bush?

Or is it straight to the Penultimate and Final Phases...do not pass go, do not collect $200?

Only time will tell.

Unless the Bushevik Movement can be stopped nonviolently.

I fear if we tried Ghandhi/MLK tactics these Busheviks would roll right over us, beat the shit out of us and abuse us...Kinder and gentler Nazis I says and kinder and gentler Nazis I mean.

[mogster]

22. Is Ken Lay dead?

I have so totally missed this .. :shrug:

[NoPasaran]

24. So say some

Others aren't so sure

[petepillow]

26. Dude, he's totally alive. It's too perfect not to be true.

This will make one hell of a movie someday. :popcorn:

[walldude]

23. GWB: "Betrayed the trust of the shareholders"

What a fucking slimebag. Nevermind the people of California or the employees of Enron it's the shareholders that got the shaft. :mad:

[Quantess]

25. This is all so weird. Surreal. n/t