All politicians are thieves & liars, that's why they are politicians.
So why do our lords and masters (and I am talking about Sqn Ldr and above) suck up to them when they are in power!!!
Sorry, but when the man (JH) visted us twice on deloyed ops, any potential trouble maker was left off the parade and the hierarchy stated he was doing a wonderful job.
wasted 20 minutes of my life briefing this guy in the Falklands in 2000.
Complete and utter Knob.
I take it you told him so!