This week in 1941 a telegram was sent. Then, like now, senior officials escaped the responsibility for its effects.
Summary: As part of our culture of irresponsibility, many Americans see blame and accountability as repugnant. Our ruling elites find belief this congenial. Banks lose billions, wrecking the economy — but nobody is held accountable.  A war in Iraq based on lies, torture– but nobody is held accountable. Gross violations of the Constitution, ditto. Of course, they’ve always believed …