Quote Originally Posted by Divinus Arma
But blaming our troops for a policy you believe is a failure? That's just low.
Devils Advocate playing through:

Why? Surely the opposite is allowed. Cheering the troops on for a policy that you believe is a success. So surely this would be a case of reciprocity.

And he is correct that no matter who orders a person, the moral responsibility still lies with the person who acts. Others further up the chain of command may get the kudos or the kick in the pants for decisions.