Left yourself wide open for that one

OK, the week hasn't quite allowed for many meaningful posts, but perhaps the weekend will. Until then, enjoy this Associated Press account of a U.S. district judge's burning of Gov. Bob Riley on Wednesday during a hearing on whether the state's voter registration system complies with the Help America Vote Act:

"[An attorney] said Riley should retain control at least through the next statewide election ... to make sure everything is working properly and to work out some issues that have nothing to do with complying with federal requirements.

"'Can I object?' Riley asked the judge.

"'When you get your law degree,' the judge replied."