Rare Caribbean Whale Beaching

I'm sure there's a pithy metaphor here somewhere, but it seems so unnecessary. Speaker Pelosi pointed out that, while Rangel may have possibly inadvertently without foreknowledge slightly bent ethics considerations, he DID NOT stomp any kittens or strangle any puppies while on his Caribbean fact-finding tour. Well, only one kitten and two puppies...

Image from the New York Post via Theodore's World.