idk why I do this to myself- on reddit, arguing about the AUMF and here these idiots are saying that Saddam didn't have sovereignty rights because he was a dictator- which is guess is free reign to drop white phosphorus on people? Jesus fucking christ- and some other loser on there saying that voting works! We got 20 million more people healthcare (that covers nothing and can barely afford) so that's proof voting works!
It's because a lot of Americans are very uncritical of their media institutions and government propaganda. It's difficult to fault them for it, since this is not unique to Americans, however what is unique to America is how destructive the country is on the global stage. For most countries fervent nationalism and jingoism is basically restricted to some prejudice, some unearned pride in achievements of others, and a little bit of playful banter against their neighboring countries/cultures. Whereas for America, it involves defending the genocide, ethnic cleansing and destruction of entire countries and regions.