The past week was replete with the abounding folly of those who profess to lead and should know better. Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj set the ball rolling by recommending President’s Rule in the state following a Supreme Court order that reinstated 16 MLAs, including 11 from the BJP and five Independents, who had been disqualified by the Speaker a few months ago and thus saved B S Yeddyurappa from defeat in a straightforward vote of confidence.