Let's see. . .
Lies told to receive support for sending troops. Check.
Unrealistic expectations about the attitudes of the indigenous populations. Check.
American use of chemical weapons. Check.
Battle lines drawn between pro and anti-war groups. Check.
Inflated claims about the U.S. ability to win the war. Check.
Rhetoric indicating that a victory would stop the spread of an evil ideology. Check.
Strong parallels there. But there's something I'm missing. What is it?
Oh yes. Corrupt president sending young Americans to die. Check.
And would it be premature to include one last thought?
Ultimate defeat of American policy in the region.
Those who do not learn from history. . .
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