An analogy even conservatives should understand...

The CEO of an airline company is given a federal grant to help modernize their airline. Instead of using the money to upgrade the plane, the CEO uses the money elsewhere. A flaw is announced in the engines currently on the airline's planes.

Suddenly, the airline's planes are crashing as a result of the flaw, the CEO is made aware of the situation, but instead of canceling flights or even addressing the situation he plays golf, goes to a birthday party, and plays guitar.

FINALLY three days later he ends his vacation, and a few days later finally addresses the situation.

Should the CEO be help responsible? Should the CEO be fired? Or is it dishonest to lay blame on the CEOs shoulders?