Get Your Graft Here

While the White House took a public relations hit over their handling of Hurricane Katrina, they can at least take some solace in knowing that some of their friends will make huge profits from the tragedy.

CNN is reporting that corporations with close ties to the Administration have been awarded reconstruction contracts, most notably Folly's dear old cohort, Haliburton.

It's no wonder Dick Cheney had such a solemn demeanor while viewing the devastation, as he was most likely quite busy counting his booty.

As they say, every cloud has a silver stock option.