You hit the nail on the head when you said "And the drama continues".
I would like to add something to your line where you propose that all the politicions should be booked under sec 420. I think that WE the voters, who put them there are equally to be blamed for this situation. Afterall, these corrupt leaders are corrupt because WE bribe our way out of trouble. They are LEADERS, because WE send them there. And it is WE who just say a whole lot of things, but dont care enough to venture out of our comfort zones and try to change it.