Mastodawn

Feels different than Iraq. In 2001-03 everyone was in for whatever and it was blasphemy to say the war was unjust or ill advised. Everyone was ready to enlist.

People don’t want to die for Israel and they don’t want their kids to. Even the die hard MAGA aren’t into it. They can’t sell dead troops.

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SometimesLovely

@hacks4pancakes
I think the idea is either a quick victory to drown out the growing chorus of discontent before the mid-terms, or a "National Emergency" to control or suspend them
Military adventures often bring short term political gains. A small number of personal tragedies can garner sympathy and support, a large number will lead to outrage. If this is after the elections, it is likely too late.