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Americans are more confused about the goals of Iran war now than when it began, poll says
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 22 Mar 2026
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It took years for the same thing happen with America’s war in Iraq. Maybe some people are learning.
No, people are dumber than ever. What changed is that in previous wars the lies were at least coherent. This time, every statement from every executive official contradicts every other statement, including those previously made by that same official.
Ah. So the people aren’t smarter — the leaders are dumber.
I remember GWB as a complete idiot but, going back and watching his news conferences and interviews, he looks like a genius compared to anyone in this administration.
He also wasn’t the one running the show.
Neither is Trump though. He sends out random panic threats on social media but, outside that, he is just being manipulated by his advisors and Netanyahu.
I meant that that GWB looked “smart” because of his puppeteers.
Trump is something else… puppet and puppeteers are all dumb.
That may well be, but I'm talking about solo interviews and other press events. No amount of competent coaching could get Trump to a place where he could be that coherent.
Dubya was at the very least sentient. Might even still be, I don't know.
Took longer to get Hussein too. Khomeini bit it within minutes.