“Cynicism is idealism turned inside out. It stems from an expectation unrealized and a promise perverted. That is so much of Washington today in a nutshell.” CynicismWashington D CThis Town Book:This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral — plus plenty of valet parking! — in America's Gilded Capital Source: This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral — plus plenty of valet parking! — in America's Gilded Capital