OTOH, Pres Obama shows class and diplomacy, with this statement:

President Obama statement on Ariel Sharon: ‘On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and to the people of Israel on the loss of a leader who dedicated his life to the State of Israel. We reaffirm our unshakable commitment to Israel’s security and our appreciation for the enduring friendship between our two countries and our two peoples’ - via @NBCNews