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[–] N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Alsephina@lemmy.ml 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Countries typically have the highest approval ratings when waging war.

George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush had the highest approval ratings among US presidents at 89% and 90% respectively when the US was invading Iraq and Afghanistan (source), so this is to be expected.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

The power of modern propaganda is impressive and frightening.