They said the helicopters were meant to attack at night, with all their night-vision technology and such. BUT THE DECISION WAS MADE to attack during daylight, so X42 could have photos to show around to take attention away from the scandal of the day. THAT'S what caused the debacle that followed.
They did everything but say that these orders came from X42 himself.
Did anyone else get that impression, or was I listening with half an ear again?
Oh, yeah, and I believe that Mission was Accomplished:
