A perfunctory scan of politically-oriented posts on any website will confirm "pigeonholing" to be a trait common to all political persuasions, at both ends of the spectrum particularly.
I congratulate and thank you for this humorous irony present in your statement:
I'd have prefered remaining focused on Afghanistan and seeing that mission through without digression. Although, I imagine the element that comprises much of the "insurgency" in Iraq would have found its way there as well.
Hindsight is such a fertile field of play.
Off White's post and the growing population (in this country) of the overweight prompts speculation of a new niche in climbing: Abomasum Aid Climbing (usually referred to simply as "AAC" for added tongue in cheek disparagement).
What will this new breed of climbers look like?
How will they get to the base of the climb?
Will there be a whole new line of gear for this niche?
"The rest of those who precede us cannot steady the unrest of those who follow."
"It's ok, it's not loaded."
"I just want a closer look."
"Givvvvmee my fuggin' car keezzzz you azzzhole!"
By some, all climbers deserve Honorable Mention.