We are outmatched diplomatically... OB’s foreign policy apparatus is bloated!
US has 28 diplomatic missions in Nato capitals.
14 ambassadors got their jobs in return for raising big money for President OB’s election campaigns, or worked as his aides.
Only 'One" is a career diplomat.
All must pass an ideological test to be appointed.
Three-quarters of the top policy and management positions 'at the State Department' currently are occupied by non-diplomats, .....mainly Democratic Party activists or liberal think tankers.
Then we wonder why negotiations never go further then the table they are spoken around....how the heck do these guys go up against the likes of Russians well seasoned 33 yr. career Diplomats! No wonder Putin's dancing circles around us and Nato!