"Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists(Dr Paul and the tea party) for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger, (for wanting to close foreign garrisons to bring the international guard for the U.N home, to be the national guard for the U.S)."