I just want sanity...a respect for our democratic institutions...and allies....is that possible?
Not if you are looking towards anyone in Washington DC to find it. I'm pretty sure you could find plenty of people who would argue with what you may or may not want to pretend is sanity or respect for democracy. When you get tired of looking for love in all the wrong places, there's a few communities that accomplish a hell of a lot more than a bunch of people looking towards DC for guidance or salvation.
If you have faith in the beltway crowd, and pin your hopes and desires on what they can provide you with, you deserve the garbage and screwing you are going to get in return.