The 1st rule Of a Clinton.
Never take responsibility for your own failures. Assign blame. Attack.
Those of us who served in the military have been disgusted by politicians from every party who don't take responsibility for their own actions.
As a new Platoon Leader, it was drilled into me that I was responsible for everything my unit did, or failed to do. I'll admit that it turned me into a real PITA at times, with superiors that were micromanagers. If my neck was on the line, let me do my job and stay out of my way, was my attitude.
One of the best jobs I ever had was 18 months as a Battalion S-4 (Supply Officer). The Old Man (battalion commander) put his trust in me, with the only guidance being, "keep me out of jail." During his career, he had seen many commanders brought down by deficiencies in asset accountability, that's where he was coming from. I had the right training for the job: a degree in public accounting, and six months as a Property Book Officer (a warrant officer's slot, but there was a six month hole between the old and the new). I had a great team working with me, and we made it work.
I saw a bit of the exchange between Robby Mook and Chuck Todd on MSNBC yesterday. It was like two women consoling each other over loves lost. It was funny and sickening at the same time.
Hillary will not be able to move on until she acknowledges that it was her campaign, and thus her responsibility for the mistakes made.
