This first graph depicts how well satisfied we are with our own country's image. We were steadily becoming dissatisfied after the 9/11 attacks, but we got happy when we invaded Iraq in March of 2003. Of course, when it turned out we really didn't kick Iraqi ass so much, we began to become dissatisfied again.
This second graph shows how we think the rest of the world perceives us. We think they looked upon us favorably before 9/11, and that thereafter we began to lose favor. However, there was a moment shortly after we "took" Baghdad that we figured they liked us again. And then we began to think everybody else lost their sense of awe - for the same reason we became dissatisfied with ourselves no doubt.
We get off on war obviuosly. Is it any wonder the chickenhawks in Washington are thinking some action in Iran is just what they need?
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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