Pre-Election Homework: Build Our Institution.

The article discusses the pervasive issue of bullying within the U.S. Foreign Service, highlighting the contradiction between the department's policies and its tolerance of abusive behavior. Topics include the glorification of individuals with bullying tendencies despite their problematic behavior, such as Richard Holbrooke, the systemic issues within the Foreign Service that allow such behavior to persist, and the tendency to excuse bullies' actions due to their perceived expertise.