I'm still caught in euphoria of how we did it over why we did it. no forever war, no civilians hurt, a few American injuries but no American deaths, plus the signaling to other countries "fuck around and your next!"

as far as military operations go, this was the best possible outcome.

there's also an interesting precedent set: the United States can wage war against a government, and not the people. historically, a war against a country always involved the people, there was no way around it. defending your country meant getting your house bombed, getting your food and supplies cut off, and even getting enslaved or raped. capitulating was not just about freedom, but also about weighing the pain of war versus the pain of capitulation.

with this military action, the United States demonstrates the suffering of the people from war does not have to be a factor. they will Target you, the head of the regime, and only you if they can.

I'm still caught in euphoria of how we did it over why we did it. no forever war, no civilians hurt, a few American injuries but no American deaths, plus the signaling to other countries "fuck around in your next!"

as far as military operations go, this was the best possible outcome.