alt Hacker News> Everyone assumed they were going to do a Venezuela
When you say "everyone" do you mean "everyone in the US military establishment"? I remember very few independent commentators who suggested the US intervention in Iran was a good idea. (Personally I think it's too early to say.)
Yes, sorry, everyone in the decision-making bubble. Of course anyone watching could tell it was a bad idea.
The last US troops withdrew from Iraq this week. I wonder how long the US will be able to tolerate not having an overseas ground war.