Quote Originally Posted by Aemilius Paulus View Post
In contrast, the American public and the democratically elected representatives went into the war cheering, with near-total support. The USSR, instead, went in because of a few politicians acting out of their own twisted interests. The people had no choice. Americans did, however. Americans, also, can always get out - should enough support be gathered. Citizens of USSR did not have the same luxury.
We never had the same choice either. Polls were showing 60-80% support against the war. However, being America's protectorate and preserving this "special relationship", we got forced into it.

Though, France who spoke out against the war, ended up emargo'd (though I think this might be Iraq) and America changed the name of 'french fries' to 'freedom fries', etc. I think the French were really hurt over that move.