Part Of The Problem Mission Accomplished
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Jan 8, 2026 Dive into the heated discussions on U.S. intervention, as Dave Smith critiques right-wing influencers rallying for military action in Venezuela. He connects this to the mishaps of past wars, shedding light on the real costs of Iraq and the unintended chaos in Syria. With sharp commentary on Trump's oil claims and the dangers of premature praise for military strikes, Dave advocates for a cautious approach to war. He challenges pundits’ credibility and invokes a need for accountability in the hawkish rhetoric surrounding U.S. foreign policy.
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Being Right When It Matters
- People’s true beliefs show when issues get hard, not after the fact when positions are popular.
- Dave Smith argues many pundits only look righteous once a policy fails, not when it mattered.
The 'Syndrome' Framing Reveals Priorities
- The author argues 'Iraq syndrome' labels public reluctance to endless wars as a disease to be cured.
- Dave Smith says framing antiwar sentiment as a sickness reveals hawks' contempt for restraint.
Intervention Breeds Unintended Blowback
- Dave Smith disputes the claim that U.S. withdrawal alone caused ISIS, noting U.S. arming of Syrian rebels played a central role.
- He ties interventions and regime-change efforts to unintended regional blowback.
