<p>Reality bites . . .</p>
<p>Politics. The art or science of government or governing, especially the governing of a political entity, such as a nation, and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs. . . . Intrigue or maneuvering within a political unit or group in order to gain control or power. . . . The often internally conflicting interrelationships among people in a society. </p>
<p>You can bet that Cmdr. Lippold is, in fact, engaging in the politics of it all. He is attempting to get his message out in a light favorable to him just as others are, perhaps, trying to sweep his career under the rug. </p>
<p>That’s the whole point, and a lesson that young people must learn, you can “hate” the politics of an office [position, comand, etc.] as much as you want, nobly stating how you refuse to participate in office politics. The result will be a marginalization of your efforts while others succeed to positions of authority.</p>
<p>Cmdr. Lippold is, perhaps not by choice, in the political fight of his career.</p>