He trusted a team to rush in when DANIEL said it was okay. Not just anyone. I don't think he was bad at the spying, just bad on the tactical assault. ;-) I just stared at the pretty and didn't ask many questions. :-)

I think Jack thinks its a bluff/plans it to be a bluff. I'm usnpoiled, but if they're playing this brainwashing like the kind that took ka'lel and teal'c, then they're doing the have to get to the point of death to survive. He wants to keep Telford AND Rush if he can, or maybe even turn Telford into a double agent. Remember, Telford is a valued member of his command, so he'd be worried about him too. Why Rush should still be kept at risk for this though? I agree that's weaker.

aww good stuff.