Bug out!

It's not the solution to all our problems, but it is a piece of news I'm very happy to hear: Tom DeLay, in disgrace with Fortune and men's eyes, has resigned from the House, effective June 9th. Raw Story has his resignation letter.

Of course, even as we toast his overdue departure, we should remember that his stink isn't leaving Washington entirely; he's simply moving it to another part of the Iron Triangle he helped forge. Money quote from the resignation letter:

I have recently made the decision to pursue new opportunities to engage in the important cultural and political battles of our day from an arena outside of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Setting aside for the moment any court appearances or prison terms that might be in his future, expect Delay simply to move to one of the many right-wing lobbying and influence organizations that flourished under his tenure, as what the Washington Post delicately calls a "corporate-paid legislative strategist."

Still, we're not sending him home from the Hill empty-handed, are we Johnny?

Well, Bill, we've got a special "Bug Man" edition of our p3 bumper sticker:

The air over Capitol Hill is just a tiny bit less foul tonight. Mr. DeLay, it's okay this time if you go ahead and let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.