Cry Me A River, Cunningham

Another corrupt government official bites the dust. Dropping like flies this year, aren't they? Republican congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham pleaded guilty today to taking $2.4 million in bribes. As a member of a House Appropriations subcommittee controlling defense dollars, he took bribes and gifts from defense contractors in exchange for securing them government contracts.

When he resigned from office today, Rep. Cunningham is described as having done so 'tearfully'. Gosh, he must be real broken up about getting caught. My heart is breaking for you, Douche Duke.

Calif. Congressman Admits Taking Bribes

Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, an eight-term congressman and hotshot Vietnam War fighter jock, pleaded guilty to graft and tearfully resigned Monday, admitting he took $2.4 million in bribes mostly from defense contractors in exchange for government business and other favors...

...Cunningham's plea came amid a series of GOP scandals: Rep. Tom DeLay of Texas had to step down as majority leader after he was indicted in a campaign finance case; a stock sale by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is being looked at by regulators; and Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff was indicted in the CIA leak case...

See video of his speech: The Duke goes down Crying

And as if it didn't look bad enough already, Mr. Ethics himself, Tom Delay, came out to defend Cunningham.

Money quote:
"Duke Cunningham is a hero. He is an honorable man of high integrity.”

And Delay would know about integrity.