Abramoff Update

I spoke of this mess in an earlier post. The grind toward a conclusion will take another step tomorrow when Michael Scanlon (a former Abramoff partner) will plead guilty to one felony count of conspiracy. Scanlon has agreed to testify against one-time partner Abramoff in any future criminal case involving the ex-lobbying superstar. Redundancy is something I will try and avoid on this site. However, in this case, I believe it is worth repeating that this case is bigger than all of the other problems facing Bushco. Essentially because Abramoff and his partners are connected to so many Republicans, and some Democrats, in high places, when the testifying begins, there are going to be a lot of political openings in the halls of Congress. And, very possibly, some jail time for some of those involved. It matters not which party they come from, if they were involved with Abramoff they are going to pay dearly.

When all is said and done, and some of the people who need to be gone are, we will have, in my mind, a chance to repopulate the place with those who will, at least short term, have the country's best interest at heart. Do I think it will last forever? Of course not. But, after the long decline during the latter part of the Democratic Party rule, and all of the Republican Party rule, the nation's agenda has been set aside for short term political gain. Hopefully, we will see the nation's business, at last, put back on the front burner.

Tomorrow we should get perhaps an idea of what is to come. Whether that actually happens or not, will depend upon the Prosecutor's in the case. But, with Scanlon ready to testify, there will, or probably already is, a hell'uva lot of maneuvering over the next few weeks. It will be interesting to see who all starts to lawyer up. Of course, DeLay and Frist already have their separate crew's on-board. But, the implosion of the Republican Party will a spectacle to behold. Since a goodly number of people in leadership positions are expected to be touched by the time the play is over.