Perhaps the guy on the ground made a mistake. At least he was there on the ground. a position you should respect.

they always DO put you in this position. i don't need vast military experience. just a bit of insight into human nature.

i spent frigging years in inner city schools trying to make them work with thirty year old text books, shitty uncleaned buildings, senior staff imported fom 'nice'schools sat in their offices making up rules that were complete bollocks, money shovelled out of every window on politically motivated 'initiaves'.....

Its the way of the world my friend, the guy who gets the job of making things work is always 'arse end charlie'.

its the privilege of those who seek power without responsibility, and those who fawn upon them, to sneer.