Ask a manipulative question question and get a manipulated answer. In this case, you didn't define "leftists." But judging by your past form, it's anyone who opposes the policies of Donald Trump. So I asked a question that didn't depend on the assumptions that Leftists = Democrats and that they want to US to lose the war. So, here's my question with the answer from Gemini AI: (It should be noted that asking this kind of question of AI is pretty dumb for obvious reasons) Do the Democrats want the US to lose the Iran War? Gemini saidAs of March 25, 2026, the short answer is: No, Democrats do not state that they want the United States to "lose." Instead, they argue that the current definition of "winning" being used by the Trump administration is a recipe for a decade-long disaster. The debate isn't actually about wanting to lose; it is a fundamental clash over what a "win" looks like and whether the President has the legal right to start this war (Operation Epic Fury) without Congress. The Clash of DefinitionsThe reason you hear accusations of "wanting to lose" is that the two parties are using completely different metrics for success: Feature The Trump Administration / GOP View The Democratic Party View Definition of Victory Total regime change and the physical destruction of all nuclear/missile sites. An immediate diplomatic "off-ramp," stability in global energy markets, and a return to the Constitution. Definition of Failure Withdrawing before the Ayatollah's government collapses; "showing weakness." Getting stuck in a 20-year quagmire that costs trillions and triggers a global depression. The "Losing" Label Frames any call for a ceasefire as a betrayal of U.S. troops and a gift to Iran. Frames the war itself as a "strategic loss" that benefits China and Russia while depleting U.S. resources. Why Democrats are Pushing Back (March 2026)Rather than "wanting to lose," the Democratic opposition is focused on four specific "catastrophes" they believe this war is creating: 1. The "Illegal War" ArgumentDemocrats argue that because the Feb. 28th strikes were launched without a Congressional Declaration of War, the entire operation is unconstitutional. Just yesterday, on March 24th, Senate Democrats forced another vote on a War Powers Resolution to "rein in" the President's authority. It failed 47–53 along party lines, but Leader Schumer argued that "winning" an illegal war still erodes the American system of government. +1 2. Economic SuicideWith gas prices hitting $4.50–$5.00 in many states due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, many Democrats view the war as an economic "loss" for the American people regardless of what happens in Tehran. They argue that "victory" is meaningless if the U.S. economy collapses under the weight of $120-a-barrel oil. 3. The Humanitarian "Red Line"Following the March 4th strike on the school in Minab, the progressive wing of the party (led by the "Squad") has argued that the U.S. is "losing" its moral standing in the world. They believe that high civilian casualties are actually making the Iranian regime stronger by uniting the Iranian people against an outside invader. 4. The "Deep State" SkepticismA significant portion of the party is skeptical of the intelligence used to start the war. Following the resignation of several intelligence officials in early March, Democrats have been demanding public hearings to see if the "imminent threat" used to justify Operation Epic Fury was exaggerated. The Bottom LineIf you listen to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth or the President, they will tell you that Democrats are "handcuffing the military" and "rooting for the enemy." If you listen to Senator Chris Murphy or Bernie Sanders, they will tell you they are trying to save America from a catastrophic mistake that will bankrupt the country and lead to World War III. They don't want the U.S. to lose a war; they want to prevent a war that they believe is a "loser" for the American people from the start. Would you like me to find the specific list of Republican senators who have expressed "concerns" about the war budget, or perhaps track the latest oil price impact in your region?
