This country is in the very best of hands

Homer Simpson: "Weaseling out of things is important to learn.  It's what separates us from the animals...except the weasel."

Patterico:

I’m afraid I have some rather shocking news for you. I want you to sit down first. Are you sitting? Yes? Good.
Remember that Congressional committee charged with figuring out how to reduce the deficit? Well, it turns out they’re looking to delay the tough decisions until next year.

With great conviction and love of country, they punted.