Harold’s motives.
I didn’t accuse Madison of deliberately causing the problem.
I explained what I had observed, what I had documented, and what I could not independently verify.
That distinction mattered.
Madison had made serious mistakes, but she had also been placed in a role for which she had not demonstrated the necessary operational experience. The responsibility for approving the transition did not rest with her alone.
Harold had held the authority to make the decision.
He had chosen to rely on projected savings and confidence instead of requiring evidence
