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This graphic compares initial public approval across major U.S. conflicts since 1941 based on polling data from the New York Times, highlighting how war support has evolved, from near-unanimous backing during global conflicts to far more divided sentiment today.



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41% is so damn high. After the past 25 years, it should be like 10%.

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Is this a joke, or are you saying the numbers are rigged? By the way, do you know what these little animals mean?

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I'm saying people are stupid and let tribal partisanship override their independent judgement.

The animals are an elephant and a donkey, the mascots of the two parties.

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65 sats \ 1 reply \ @Tjacten 27 Mar

According to the president Nayib Bukele in Salvador, one is a jackass and the other one is Dumbo the elephant.

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I like that

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I'd be very suspicious of the 41% number as well. Some of what I've seen come out of VisualCapitalist seems off.

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Some of what I've seen come out of VisualCapitalist seems off.

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This graphic compares initial public approval across major U.S. conflicts since 1941 based on polling data from the New York Times, highlighting how war support has evolved, from near-unanimous backing during global conflicts to far more divided sentiment today.
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The "initial" part is important. I think people are souring on this conflict pretty quickly.

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Yeah, it's also important to know the data isn't from Visual Capitalist.

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Where is Vietnam in this?

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Data on initial public support for the Vietnam War is not available for comparison.
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