"There comes a time when one must attend more diligently to personal and family matters," Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson said upon resigning amidst allegations of cronyism involving HUD contractors and other unscrupulous activities.
Political-speak for "attend more diligently to personal and family matters," translates to passport-preparation for passage to an extraditionless country, or doing bend-over exercises in preparation for passport to a federal slam.
Q: When are these guys going to come up with better excuses?
A: Never, or not until they start playing the game using an honest play book.
A: Never, or until they wake up to the fact that they're not above the law.
A: Never, or when they stop letting power go to their heads.
