[brytlea]

The press apparently convinced the public that if we didn’t win the war in 15 minutes it was a disaster.

[sam_paine]

The press apparently convinced the public that if we didn’t win the war in 15 minutes it was a disaster.

To be fair. Bush didn't do much to counter that propaganda.

[gracesdad]

“The press apparently convinced the public that if we didn’t win the war in 15 minutes it was a disaster.”

The press alone? Gimmee a break. The administration fostered that perception and in fact seemed to believe it as well. Look how many years it took to finally put enough troops into Iraq.