Workingman wrote:I won't say that I blame the media, but it has it's part to play.
The price of _any_ failure is too high today. Therefore the illusion of no failure is the only protection. This is not a good thing.
Fortunately for Cameron he was forced to step away from action which would have given a whole country to ISIL. Giving them a base to work from and the financial resources of an entire country and a fairly rich one at that. I can't say it was astute action by Cameron. More good fortune than good planning. What he does with this windfall is more important today.
Much as it pains me to say it, it was the coalition and lack of direct strong leadership which saved us from this embarrassing climb down. Good in times of peace where we are talking about attacking outside of our borders. However a total disaster in times of conflict when our own country or protectorates are at risk.
Our politicians are not noted for their learning capacity. But if we are going to swim in 21st century seas, we're going to have to learn a hell of a lot faster. That means making mistakes and learning from them. Not making one single mistake and being burned at the stake.