Choices in life, specifically political decisions are like gambling matches; the politicians have no clue about the consequences after the elections. Some stand at the fringes hoping to benefit either way. They show no loyalty to any policy be it secular, nationalistic, liberal or whatever. Their ideology is: self profit. But there are others who can be good but are on the wrong side, helping no side, and helplessly acting superficially without making any tangible contribution.
This was Duryodhana’s biggest problem, he had iccha marani Bhishma (he had a boon that enabled him to die at will) but he had taken vow not to kill the Pandavas. Drona vowed to kill his arch enemies the Drupadas and Viratas but not the Pandavas, who were Duryodhana's main target. His most trusted friend Karna too had secretly chosen not to kill any of the Pandavas, other than Arjuna, and had also decided not to fight till Bhisma was alive.
How can you win, when your main, trusted warriors, the Commander in chief themselves would only do an exhibition war, showing great skills, but not killing the arch rivals of Duryodhana. On the other hand Bhima was very clear in his understanding.Dharma had to be established, and anyone who opposed be it teacher, grandfather or brother, was an obstacle and had to be removed.
A leader who knows his mission clearly will succeed. If you have people physically loyal but indirectly supporting the other side, you have no hope to win, rather they help your enemy to win hands down.
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