[righthand]

And you frequently fly over to Iraq and explain that to the people there right? They nod in agreement with you. “We had to bomb and occupy your country and kill your citizens just like Saddam did remember? Now you’re better off after our failed occupation left your country. We’ll bomb you anytime; sure it costs us money is and the reason neither of our countries have healthcare but who needs healthcare when you have bombs and propaganda. You’re welcome.”

[pydry]

I went there and asked people about it. It was pretty clear they felt theyd gone through hell.

They were also complaining bitterly about things that got worse thanks to there being a war like corruption and a lack of jobs.

I have no idea who OP talked to nor why they thought the war was so great but it matched nothing of what I saw.

[righthand]

Isn’t it a bit wild you had to confirm with Iraqis that war was bad for their country?

[pydry]

shrug i developed a hobby of visiting countries that are in the news a lot and meeting the locals and talking about their day to day lives. Iraq, Israel/Palestine, North Korea, Venezuela, Saudi, Russia, etc.

I didnt exactly ask Iraqis that question directly and war certainly wasnt the only bad thing in their lives. e.g. a lot of guys would moan that they want to get married but "cant afford it".

but anyways OP's comment set my bullshit-o-meter spinning so fast i got vertigo.