Salty air and a 4 hour commute finally get to Kyle

If the whispers are to be believed, State Sen. Kyle Janek (R-the Flagship Hotel, Room 205B) is finally stepping aside. Janek spent the last 6 months pretending to be a Senator from Houston's District 17 while actually living in a multi-million dollar McMansion located safely behind a security balustrade in suburban Austin. One can only assume that the present $2.90/gallon fuel charge does not mix well with a senatorial salary and a 200 mile commute.

According to the Chronicle, Kyle will formally announce his intentions to resign this March, while A fortnight beyond should similarly reveal if he intends to move on to more fertile pastures.

In the meantime, a certain bilge-peddling bootlicker was rumored to be cavorting with Kyle's reputed heir apparent: a fellow named Spencer Tillman who is best known for his brief stint in the employ of an energy wholesaler some decades ago.

Given today's departure of his pretend senator and the late unpleasantness surrounding his other distinguished stock, the shock to Allen Blakemore's income may only be surpassed by Kyle Janek's weekly gas bill. Oddly, his latest apparent recovery scheme may involve replacing a Senator who doesn't live in District 17 with...another guy who doesn't live in District 17.