Finally, it's over, thank heavens

The final case in the Tennessee Waltz scandal has been adjudicated, as former School Board member Michael Hooks Jr. plead guilty to one embezzlement charge this morning; the US Attorney's office agreed to dismiss the other three counts.

This brings to a close a sordid era in local politics, one that teaches a solid lesson: don't be so damn bold in taking money, learn how to disguise bribery like the Republicans do!

Enough said.

Freedonian comes back with a VENGEANCE!

The mighty Freedonian has THREE stellar posts up right now.

First, he does a terrific job of covering our visit to MIFA last night to hear John Edwards speak more about defeating poverty than his own Presidential candidacy, and Rick also provide pictures, while Vibinc provides video links in the comments.

Then, he throws a giant FLAMING SPEAR into Kathryn Bowers' front yard, with a post that advises you that he is not exactly weeping over her plea acceptance. I want you to read it all, so I'm not even going to excerpt it, just click on the link. Keep it rolling, bro, that's good work, even if I'm a wee bit more sympathetic; I completely understand, though.

UPDATE: NOW he goes after David Vitter, and be forewarned, he has a picture up that could fry your retinas, but go there any way!