The status quo in American politics is the United States is to be the police of the world. As a result, we tend to get involved in situations and disputes that don't affect us to sustain a political interest in the area. For example, when we think about peacekeeping missions, we usually think of the United Nations to handle it, but we have taken that role and even become the biggest donors to the UN. Before World War II, the US was only concerned and kept a very nationalistic view. As a result, we only got involved in issues that involved us. After the war, though, we became increasingly involved in other matters with a globalist stance. Some notable wars were the Korean, Vietnam, Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq, with smaller occupations. These wars did not involve a direct attack or threat to the United States but rather a threat to our allies or resources.
Anti-war media outlets and journalists do not receive much attention from mainstream media sources due to their stances. The news wants to agree with the current government to release in-sync messages. A large portion of their content is released from government briefings and PR releases, so they might not be invited back if they go against their messaging. War also brings in the rating, which involves money for the tv companies. While we are involved abroad, the media wants to report back and bring footage from the ground. This is also a reason why anti-war websites aren't trendy. They don't appear high on a regular search because mainstream media are covering the war, and it gets more clicks because we're more interested in that content.
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