To date, this blog has observed the political innovation of the All-Purpose Excuse -- the signature line that can be used to justify anything. Two examples:

1) "If we don't do it, the terrorists will win."

2) "If we don't do it, the Republicans will do it in the fall."

"I知 not going to put my lot in with economists."

Honey, you should really brush your teeth before you go to sleep.

I知 not going to put my lot in with dentists.

Will we have enough money to pay our bills this month?

I知 not going to put my lot in with accountants.

That cop has his sirens on... maybe you should pull over.

I知 not going to put my lot in with the heat.