Others, such as Rep Michele Bachmann and Senator Ted Cruz, revelled in the government shutdown, then pitched a fit when they discovered that the parks and memorials in DC's care weren't open (logic isn't a Tea Party virtue).
Of course, I know that the BBC doesn't have a monopoly on virtue and that we sometimes get things wrong.
In a week where Gentleman Jim Davidson has won Celebrity Big Brother, you might find yourself wondering whether there is any semi-pariah in British life who, by mere virtue of hanging around long enough, would not eventually find themselves restored to some sort of vogue given the right passage of time.
In a world where we so often judge by appearance, for instance, there is perhaps a virtue in promoting these pitiful creatures that is also consistent with a logo, opening parade and metal tower which promise to make the London games the ugliest in Olympic history.
As things stand in the evil empire, these two very disparate rebel factions – Wolves are bankrolled by Volkwagen whereas Gladbach have followed Dortmund's blueprint to grow organically, by sheer virtue of employing a superb coach in Lucien Favre and very good players – are both only four points adrift.
And while French, German and Nordic governments nurture great national businesses, British governments make a virtue of standing aside.
Anyway, Marr's stroke has the virtue of putting him beyond reproach.
Robinson's fate is more open to question, although most commentators feel that the DUP leader will also retain his East Belfast seat at Westminster by virtue of the party's phenomenal organisation in the constituency as much as his personal authority.
They are, he said, still under construction and must remain patient – a virtue for which a club that has invested so heavily may not have time.
This is making a virtue of necessity since Labour can't afford glossy brochures and billboards on every corner.
