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Why Do We Keep Fighting Wars? | post |
I Don't Get It
Why did we (the United States of America) bomb Iran?
What are we hoping to do?
Do our leaders understand the dynamics of the government there? Do they know how to manage a smooth transition of power once we take out the current leader? Do we trust them to do a good job? Have they done any of this successfully before?
I really hope we don't get roped into another 10+ year stalemate in a country we don't belong in, meddling with affairs nobody ever asked us to take part in.
It's so disheartening.
Why can't our leaders be honest? If it is about nuclear weapons, then why didn't the strike earlier last year take care of it all, like they said it did (Wikipedia)?
If it was about a terrible leader terribly abusing their powers, then how will we ensure a new (and potentially worse) leader doesn't take their place? I think many people smarter than me have written lots of thoughts on why this strategy for regime change doesn't work.
A Mental Exercise
Let's say you are not very good at a game popular with your friends and peers. In fact, you are the worst at it. Pick up sticks, Chinese checkers, hop scotch, take your pick.
More importantly, loud-mouthed yapper Chad is excels at the game. Many think he is unbeatable.
So what's the rub?
Every time you lose at the game, which you do every time playing against this bro, Chad tells you in no uncertain terms how bad you are.
"Yeah, that was a really stupid move you made with your pawn."
"Actually holding your foot makes it harder to balance on one foot, so now you can't say you didn't know 😉" (always the annoying wink)
Chad's aggression toward you and your skill-issues intensify with each accumulated loss. Eventually he just starts giving noogies, which quickly escalates to throwing punches.
Unfortunately, not playing the game isn't an option. It is just too popular. Everyone you know is participating, and they all watch when its your turn to play, and lose.
So, how do you feel about this scenario you find yourself?
Are you grateful for Chad and the helpful pointers and bruises he has given you along the way? "He always just wants people to improve," his fans protest. "Getting knocked down just helps you grow back stronger" - more lies.
This is childish behavior.
Our country is acting like a child. A fully loaded child with the biggest baddest guns on the block. Yay. We are Chad by the way.
But imagine the resentment we are stirring up. The needless suffering we are causing, etc. I don't support these other despotic and corrupt leaders. But I also think that the way Trump and his administration is going about it is all wrong.
I hope things don't escalate from here...