Well, quite a lot has happened, hasn't it? What a year. I suppose, with the administration beginning to suffer "death from a thousand indictments", the GOP's public image in shambles and an election year approaching, now would be a good time to start writing again.

And write I shall.

For today, I'll simply note a couple of things on current events.

First, given Fitzgerald's MO, the actual text of the indictment against Scooter Libby and what we know of this case, I feel fairly confident in saying the Fitzgerald investigation isn't over. It would be wise not to assume anything at this point.

Second, even if the indictments begin and end with Libby, the GOP is looking at a long trial with discovery, testimony, witnesses, etc. exactly at a time when they'd prefer to be putting on a good public face for the voters (next year). Plus, an extremely senior right wing loon and liar is going to go down: make no mistake about it, Libby is screwed. So despite the crazed, shrill triumphalism coming from some parts of the right wing, things really aren't looking too good for wingnuts right now. And that's without any further indictments.

We'll see what we'll see. Me, I kinda think things are looking up.