Quote Originally Posted by davidbfpo View Post
... did anyone within USG say "not sure about this boss or ma'm?"
And watch their boss demolish their career while completely ignoring the warning?

How well do you think Hillary Clinton or Susan Rice would react to be told that maybe, just maybe, there might be something in the situation they'd overlooked, and the decision they'd made might make things worse?

This get's to the essence of the problem KingJaja brought up: "Can I put it a bit more bluntly? The US simply lacks the understanding/context to form an effective military partnership with many African states."

Because it isn't the good people John T. refers to who are in control, it's credentialed idiots who call the shots.