It sounds so simple when you put it that way

Scott Ott's summary of the Gonzales scandal puts the whole thing into perspective.

Mr. Gonzales, who has devoted the last year to fending off allegations that he fired eight political appointees for political reasons

I know that there are people who will think it's just a joke. Well, come to think of it the whole thing is just a joke. It's remarkable, really, how many people don't seem to get it.