I just love this story, fronted by HuffPo from that journal of high dudgeon, GQ.

Negroponte Makes the Most of His Post as Minister Without Portfolio.

Did anyone catch Negroponte's recent performance before a Congressional committee - I can't remember which one -- they all look alike to me these days.  I suspect that he had to go to the club to prepare for those grueling sessions.  After all it is hard work out there - for a pimp.