This is the mentality of Jeff, regarding his man lust for Hussein. It completely explains why he can't see the light.

"He's a human, and a very impressive one at that. Do I agree with him 100%? Of course not, not even close. But I respect his basic humanity.

He's impressively calm. That matters. The guy is smart. He's energetic. He's NOT divorced; he hangs in there. He's flexible; he has and will mend his ways to what is necessary."

"I Birn Quhil I Se" MacLeod of Lewis
I Burn While I See
Hold Fast MacLeod of Harris