Condy Rice @ Wednesday's Spamalot

Just for a head's up, but Condoleezza Rice was at Wednesday's Spamalot show. That is all I know. I was not at said show, but instead noticed her leaving the theater all secret-service style afterwards.

Today (31st) is also Sara Ramirez's 30th birthday! Everyone at the stage door sang for her, and she seemed quite pleasant to be doing the usual fan stuff. Quite a turnaround from before, eh?

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Updated On: 9/1/05 at 12:44 AM

i love how while thousands of people are dead and injured on the gulf coast that the president "cuts short" his 5 WEEK vacation in Texas and the Secratary of State Condi Rice is taking in a broadway show. What has happened to the priorities in this country? What kind of message does this send to the youth of America and other World Leaders?

amazing what this country has become.

im just saying...

Updated On: 9/1/05 at 01:56 AM

I know that this started out as a Broadway post and has now sort of moved off-topic but, speaking of priorities, it might be difficult for the government to come up with the 30 billion dollars needed to help americans, suffering from the effects of Katrina, after spending well over 200 billion dollars to "help" Iraqis. We will be seeing a lot of fundraisers and telethons in the next few weeks and it will take the kindness of fellow americans to fully help out our bothers in need.

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The situation in the Deep South is tragic. I would have hoped we'd pull together rather than take cheap political potshots.

All agencies are doing what they can, as fast as they can. The problem is logistics. The real lesson to take from these first few days of Hurricane Katrina, is to make sure you and your family are prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days in case of a disaster.

I think it's an issue of respect. No, Rice's position wouldn't work specifically on this tragedy, but given that Bush has been photographed playing around with a guitar and now the person with the 3rd highest ranking office in our country is out enjoying a show, it comes across badly in my personal opinion.

I do think that Condoleeza in most case is a very hard working woman and should be able to enjoy a night on the town - however, I just don't think this is the week to do it.

I dont understand the point of this post. Why shouldn't anyone by allowed to relax? I don't think it's that big of a deal.

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when there is a national tragedy it is the part of public officials to set the tone. whether or not condi would be using her time to help is irrelevent.
ms. rice does not move through the world like you or i. she is not confined by the dates on her tickets. she is the most powerful woman in the US and if she wants tickets tomorrow or a month from now, she can get them.

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Updated On: 9/1/05 at 11:56 AM

As others have said, the SECSTATE's job is primarily directed at an international audience, so State does not have a role in dealing with the disaster in the Gulf. In fact, they would be barred from working in this realm, given their mandate.

That said, suffice it to say Rice and her team work very hard in a VERY high stress place. It is quite likely she was up in NY for various meetings related to her job, and had the opportunity to take in a show in a free moment. Days are usually very thoroughly planned out, but even at the show, she would have been available/reachable to if she was called upon to do something.

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I agree with ljay.

Yesterday morning she played tennis with Monica Seles before seeing SPAMALOT.

Then this came in:
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.

I'm sorry... this is far beyond an evening of relaxation. It typifies this administration. Tomorrow Bush will force himself to do another fly-over. Pathetic.

ljay, i agree with you. jeez, she probably has had the tix for months, and as someone said, it isn't her department's job.

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I cant believe all of this b.s. The administration as a whole needs to be bitch-slapped. I am just waiting out time until 2008. I am so sick of seeing all these problems when NOTHING is being done to help. Bush can talk all he wants, and fly over the area all he wants, it won't do a damned thing. These people dont need words of wisdom from Dubya, they need air, clean water, nothing that the US cant provide if everyone got off there asses and helped. Starting with Mr. Bush

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