Teribus just said that all Keith did was state that the population fully understood.

Err.. That's why everybody is laughing at him.

Jingoism, propaganda and diplomatic failures do not lead to understanding, let alone informed consent!

Good leadership? Phew, I'm glad we had that. We would have to build cenotaphs and war memorials otherwise, on account of all the wasted lives eh?

I don't know why you are both defending the indefensible, the Ruperts won't thank you for it. They look down on fawning oiks and sycophants.