Whimsy and the Beltway

...is exactly what I intend to opine on. Driven by the caprice of the uberhumid Austin, Texas world, and stenciled out of sheer disbelief, I'm hoping this forum might provide some unofficial conduit of expression and reaction for anyone who cares (or not, either way.) But enough of the existential mewling. On with the show...
Earlier today the latest National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) released a chipper report indicating that Iran nixed its nuclear weapons development program four years ago. Now, pit that against the previous turd blossom National Intelligence Estimates that begged to differ. Luckily, our ever-astute Commander in Chief did what any reasonable city alderman would have done when he go the response he was initially looking for, but, in reality, wanted just the opposite so as to react with some sort of feigned reassuring justification. And I quote, "Look, Iran was dangerous, Iran is dangerous and Iran will be dangerous if they have the knowledge necessary to make a nuclear weapon." Nuclear weaponry isn't my forte, but I'd be willing to bet most countries with an iMac have "the knowledge necessary."
Unfortunately, we've lost the moral high ground around the globe. We don't have a leg to stand on. Unless, of course, you're referring to the copious quantities of universally destructive firearms. Other than those babies, no leg.
No need to fear, the Democrats are here. "The Party of Change." "A New Direction." I'm positively psyched that they eventually ousted Captain Amnesio Gonzales, but I'm having difficulty pinpointing which other changes they were referring to. Politics demands compromise. No doubt. Without it, bills languish and die, and everybody loses like the winner of a milk chugging contest. However, the Democrats have continuously caved under the slightest scrutiny, then declared consolation points like 7th place at the Special Olympics. But, I have to hand it to Republican strategists. They are masters of public opinion and cooked-up reality. How they are able to heap their fawning words at American troops, while simultaneously extending tours without extra leave, obfuscating and reducing soldier benefits and pay, and ignoring the degradation of post-duty treatment and facilities, is beyond me. I've worked myself into quite the huff, so I'll end on this musical shout out. Currently listening to Jaga Jazzist.

(Aside: I'm hoping to eventually narrow the scope of my posts, instead of broad, fairly shallow and obvious observations that generally lack credibility and so-called "facts." Thanks for the patience. I'm on a learning curve.)