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PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/10/18/buzz-ballad-optimal/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 05:43:03 -0400Buzz Ballad: "Optimal"<![CDATA[“It’s not optimal,” said Obama “It’s not optimal at all— We’d prefer they’d sacked the consulate But that nobody would fall; It was all planned, don’t you see, They’d take a hostage or two And then I’d release the Blind Sheik So that I could impress you; Yes, I’d release the Blind Sheik To ransom the Ambassador, And then you’d be impressed by me Even if you weren’t before. We were running munitions From that house in Benghazi So that Syrian insurgents Could be armed more easily. It was just like “Fast & Furious” With a Middle Eastern twist We wanted to build the Arab Spring And help those who’d resist. Yes, everything was marvelous It all was most discreet ‘Til those damn fools killed Stevens And dragged him through the street Now I must answer questions About my armaments plan And all I can do is stand here And look like a girly man. That’s why I tried to lay the blame Upon a video; Taking responsibility Is something I don’t know. So I will smile and try to find Someone to take the fall; Oh, no, it is not optimal Not optimal at all.”]]>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:19:12 -0400<![CDATA[Buzzsawmonkey]]>https://pjmedia.com/buzzsawmonkey/2012/10/18/buzz-ballad-optimal-n174008