Sean has a nice catch at Fired Up. Tim Flook, commenting on the FBI investigation into pay-for-play in our state capital:
“It’s the nature of political cycles that periodically the FBI comes in to check under the hood,” Flook said. “My feeling on it is, for the sake of system, I hope nothing comes of it.”
Yup. You have to love how passively Flook frames this – the FBI comes around once in awhile to “check under the hood.” FBI investigations into corruption aren’t like cops walking a beat, or even like a car owner taking the car in for an inspection. The FBI finds evidence of serious wrongdoing, and they act on that evidence.
Let’s remember that Flook was also the genius who thought SCHIP might lead to hyperinflation and doom.
…to Bill Webster.
when there is evidence of problems — ugly knocking noises that might presage engine failure.
really
“Hey guys.. yeeeah.. we’re gonna need for you to stop taking bribes from contributors.. mmhmmm yeaaah… so if you all can stop doing that.. that would be terrific, OK?”