Yep, idiots get placed in high positions because they are loyal, not because they have talent. Same with the military. I'm not saying that doesn't happen in the

Yep, idiots get placed in high positions because they are loyal, not because they have talent. Same with the military. I'm not saying that doesn't happen in the USA and other countries, but it happens much less often because you have other parties to call it out. In Russia, everything traces back to Putin and his talentless goons. I think China somewhat gets around this a bit because they have centuries long bent towards meritocracy, although I'm sure plenty of people reach high level that have no talent for it, just not to the extent that a country like Russia sees.