Why did so many presidents that ran on an anti-war platform end up starting a war during their presidency?James madison- wanted to embargo britain to make them negotiate without bloodshed, but started war of 1812William Mckinley- opposed new wars during his campaign, but started spanish-american warWoodrow Wilson- ran on a strong anti-war platform, entered WW1George Bush- criticized clinton for aggressive foreign policy, wanted more isolationism, started global war on terror
america's hand is forced by the barbarians at the gates, rather like how a police sniper is forced to shoot a hostage taker about to kill a hostage
>>18390853Presidents don't declare war retard