[Lonesome in Massachussets]

There is far less than zero probability that the Navy ordered those destroyers into that region without explicit clearance from the White House, by someone speaking for the President. Delegating authority does not relieve one of responsibility.

[Prospero]

Would that be "delegation of responsibility?"

Plaque on Harry S Truman's desk: "The Buck Stops Here."

Plaque on Ronald Reagan's desk: "Anyone can do anything if they don't care who get's the credit."

Plaque on what's his name's desk: "Out to Lunch."

[mazda77]

The Commander-in-Chief.

Why is he spouting off when he loves to claim that title?

[gitmo]

There is far less than zero probability that the Navy ordered those destroyers into that region without explicit clearance from the White House, by someone speaking for the President. Delegating authority does not relieve one of responsibility.

You're assuming the Kenyan actually attended the briefings and even paid attention during them.