Here's how bizarre the war is that we're in in Iraq, and we should have known this right from the get-go: When we first went into Iraq, Germany didn't want to go. Germany. The Michael Jordan of war took a pass.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart highlights the absurdity of the Iraq War by noting Germany's refusal to participate.
- In plain terms
- Even countries that usually join wars like Germany chose to stay out of Iraq.
- What can you take from it?
- Unusual alliances or refusals can signal a controversial situation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a war worth joining?
- Who decides to participate?
Another view
Using sports metaphors for war may trivialize serious consequences.
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