The Hounding of Foxie

The White House released a statement
yesterday withdrawing Sam Fox for consideration as "ambassador extraordinary and plenipotiary" to Belgium.

Fox (or "Foxie" as the prez calls him), donated $1,220,057.18 to the Republican cause, including $200,000 for the Bush 2004 re-election and $50,000 to help fund the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth that attacked Senator John Kerry's service during the Viet Nam War. When Kerry asked Fox who asked him to donate the money, he couldn't remember-- an affliction that seems to afflict this administration. At least Gonzo and Scooter have the malady.

Here is part of the transcript to Fox's confirmation hearing.

But today Bush named Fox as ambassador using his recess appointment power. This means that Foxie will remain ambassador until the end of Bush's presidency. I'm sure the Flemish and Walloons of Belgium will be excited to know that not only is the United States getting represented by a political hack of the first water but also by a liar and a fool as well.