Or do we go on playing a pointless blame game, creating a climate that discourages our diplomats, U.S. military advisory teams and intelligence officers from taking necessary risks -- and relies even more on fortifying our embassies.

CNN: Benghazi blame game is useless

"It's pointless saying much at the end of the game, but you've got a very disappointed dressing room, " said captain Steven Gerrard.

BBC: England players hurting - Beckham

The most pointless show of all is the self-consciously "clever" game show, usually involving remarkable feats of spelling and mathematical wizardry, that offers no prize at all.

CNN: Shortcuts: Winning a game show