Did you see this post earlier tonight?
An Ambassador’s Fate: Global Elites, U.S. Dept of State and a Kid - [Benghazi MEPI Series]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2962886/posts
Alternate universe is a good description.
While working in Iraq, it was common knowledge that the DoS personnel thought that if it weren’t for the security contractors protecting them and the military doing their best to keep the peace, Iraq would be a peaceful place.
This was said with a straight face, all the while being protected by armored SUVs, 12-14 guys with rifles, and as was the norm - normally taking something of value or promising something of value to the Iraqi’s. So, yes, it was quite easy for them to think they could do their jobs without the grunts. But when asked if they would be willing to drive themselves around Baghdad, they would say it was too dangerous.
They just think that everyone loves them. When in fact, its the taxpayer money and material that is provided to them by our geniuses in DoS.