A Pony!

Wow. I know we were promised nuanced, smart diplomacy, but this analysis by our envoy to Sudan on dealing with Sudan's genocidal government is so nuanced my poor little brain can't even comprehend the smartitude (tip to Weekly Standard):

"We've got to think about giving out cookies," said Gration, who was appointed in March. "Kids, countries -- they react to gold stars, smiley faces, handshakes, agreements, talk, engagement."

I'm so excited! There's so much nuance involved that I know there’s a pony in here somewhere!