Grave considerations

Whether intentional or not, who doesn't enjoy a little droll humour during a cutthroat campaign season? I know I do. Wonkette captured a curious press conference wherein the slumping hulk of Denny Hastert is seen, front and center, explaining nothing and doing so in the company of what many must consider his party's future political companions.

In fact, that grave stone on Hastert's left shoulder looks just big enough to bestride the Speaker's own political career.

I love a good metaphor in the autumn. It goes nicely with the falling leaves. The falling, dying leaves.