Jane Harman is a former member of the House of Representatives and a lifetime member in good standing of the political class and, hence, a guest from time to time on Meet the Press where the panel discussions are carried on in a language that is known as “high beltway.”  

A rough translation of what Ms. Harman said on the show yesterday would come out as: On military action in Syria, the people are selfish fools and their representatives are selfish cowards.