If You're Happy And You Know It, Pull a Scam

Look at Tom DeLay's mug shot, courtesy of The Smoking Gun. Sure looks happy, don't he?



I think they must have told Tom it was a yearbook photo or something. Perhaps that's why he's scrawled "Have a bitchin' summer...KIT..." on the back.

Seriously, Tom, you're being booked on conspiracy and money laundering charges. That's what they charge mobsters with, you fool! You're in serious trouble! Stop grinning like an idiot!

I'm reminded of that line from Usual Suspects. Chazz Palminteri is describing to Verbal his technique for uncovering a criminal:

"First day on the job, you know what I learned: How to spot a murderer. Let's say you arrest three guys for the same killing. You put them all in jail overnight. The next morning, whoever is sleeping is your man. You see, if you're guilty, you know your caught, you get some rest. You let your guard down."

Well, Tom DeLay probably isn't actually a murderer. But he sure seems awful relaxed about this whole thing for an innocent guy. He's guilty, he knows he's caught...Why not take this opportunity to relax, let his guard down for a little while. Makes sense in a weird, twisted way.