That was a bad call with the information I had at the time too. I think I knew it. I just convinced myself Snoke knew more than I did, and I had to do it or risk not being anyone of any importance.
And the thing is, when I say that, it feels right, but then I wonder how many of the other calls I made when I was working with Snoke, are the same way. I should have done differently, but I convinced myself he knew better?