That is, the USG leading on an issue makes progress possible because the USG is not then working day and night to stymie progress on the issue.
The annoyance with the not infrequent USG arrogance on issues that the USG has decided to "lead" on is, of course, entirely independent of whether someone wants the USG to lead or not ... I can want someone to take a position as head coach of the Cincinatti Bengals or Columbus Crew and at the same time not want him to be an arrogant prick about it. Utsukushikereba sore de ii
