Cocktober 2006 was a beautiful time; we remember it fondly, becoming misty-eyed and nostalgic whenever we are reminded of that better, simpler time when everyone was really interested in sexytime emails and porn. One of those times that makes us misty is right now, as we are told that Nancy Pelosi won't help Florida law enforcement probe any deeper into whether or not our old friend Mark Foley committed any of a multitude of possible felonies. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appealed to the Speaker herself to let them look at the backup tapes (tapes?) from Foley's old computer, but Nancy said no.

A lawyer for the House assured the Floridian pederast-chasers that the tapes (and probably punch cards and microfiches) have already been thoroughly checked for pictures of cocks and porn and things. Thoroughly checked. The House lawyer suggested the the FDLE ask Foley if he kept any backup tapes they could peruse, a brilliant idea that will surely lead to absolutely no damning evidence.

Also, by way of an update on our good friend Mark Foley, we have learned that he is now a real estate agent in Palm Beach. Sadly, our search of the yellowpages there proved fruitless, so no word on whether or not he still likes fucking teenage boys.

Speaker Pelosi blocks Florida Investigators [ABC News]