Incompetent would be; invading a middle eastern country and toppling their dictator, expecting to be greeted by a grateful populace only to find belligerant factions and a deadly insurgency.
Another example; appointing a rich quarterhorse enthusiast to head the government agency responsible for disaster relief.
Here’s one you’ll recognize; promising the government reform of an industry comprising a significant portion of the economy then allowing the stupid wing of the opposition to take over, and win, the debate.
Speaking as a Christian Fundamentalist,Creationist,Libertarian ,Militia member who has it on good authority that the Holocaust was a hoax,that the planet is not overpopulated,that global warming is a myth,that the U.S. government faked 9/11 and that Robin Williams is an incredibly funny guy I think that the O.P. is delusional for even thinking that either of those statements were stupid.