here's the kicker...
both the republicans AND democrats are right.
The republicans are right - we need to invade iraq and iran for our own longterm health and survival.
the democrats are right - the wars in iran and iraq, spending 400B on Iraq, these things ARE technically bullshit, since the WMD lie was a load of crap.
Together tho, you'll notice that the politicians in DC tend to do the same thing. They will scale back forces or cut money a bit, but we aren't pulling out of Iraq, no way either party lets that happen.
Losing a loved one in war is horrible - but many say they would do it again because they're fighting for our freedom and way of life. Without iraqi oil, we will be dealing with hugo and china scooting up thru mexico in the next 15 years. Imagine how scary that would be.
It is what it is. I think that if everyone knew what I knew, they would actually SUPPORT the war, which is currently at something like 20% approval rating.