I Asked A.I. A Question: "Has America killed the most people in 21st century wars?"

[protectionist]

"America" allows abortion and has for many decades. It's just another day at the office. Americans have become desensitized and they acquiesce in the atrocity.

All unnecessary death should be unacceptable.

Again, it is not "Americans" who do this. It is Democrats who do it.

 

[protectionist]

Sounds like you're saying that if there's another nation that killed MORE people than the USA in this century that America is "off the hook."

All I'm saying is that we can no longer say: "that nation kills lots of people therefore America is justified in killing lots of people too." America will have to come up with new excuses as to why her leadership start wars.

Currently the only war America is in is with Iran, and American leadership sure didn't start it.

 

[Papageorgio]

I had to ask this specific question (Has America killed more people in 21st century wars?) because when I simply asked what nation is responsible for the most deaths during wartime in the 21st Century, I got a bunch of irrelevant answers that didn't really answer my question. Anyway, I keep hearing about how other nations are responsible for so much death and destruction but nobody wants to address the elephant in the room.

I'm sorry to say that America seems to hold the title for killing more people in the 21st century than any other nation on earth. I personally believe this is due to the fact that American politicians answer to a higher political, financial, or Oligarchical power. Could it be the Banking Cartel? The Military Industrial Complex? The Bilderberg Group? Israel and AIPAC? All the above? None of the above? I'm pretty sure I know but it doesn't change the fact that America wears the crown, currently.

That's not to mention that America aborts more than a Million unborn lives each year on top of it. If America was featured in Star Wars ... would she be considered the "Death Star?" (Asking for a friend).


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Yes, American military operations in the 21st century, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, have resulted in significant casualties, with estimates of over 940,000 people killed due to direct violence, including many civilians. The total death toll from these conflicts, including indirect deaths, is much higher, reflecting the extensive impact of war on affected populations.

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Overview of U.S. Military Actions in the 21st Century​

The United States has been involved in several significant military conflicts since the year 2000, primarily in the Middle East and South Asia. The most notable wars include:

• Iraq War (2003-2011): Approximately 4,576 U.S. military fatalities occurred, with estimates of civilian deaths ranging from hundreds of thousands to over a million.
• War in Afghanistan (2001-2021): The U.S. suffered about 2,432 military deaths, while civilian casualties are estimated to be in the tens of thousands.
• Ongoing Operations: U.S. military actions in Syria, Yemen, and other regions have also resulted in significant civilian casualties, with estimates of over 940,000 people killed by direct war violence in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan from 2001 to 2023.

Comparison with Previous Conflicts​

When comparing the death tolls from 21st-century wars to earlier conflicts:

Iraq War	2003-2011	4,576	200,000 - 1,000,000+
War in Afghanistan	2001-2021	2,432	30,000 - 50,000+
Vietnam War	1955-1975	47,434	1,000,000+
World War II	1941-1945	405,399	21,000,000+

Conclusion​

In total, the U.S. military actions in the 21st century have resulted in significant casualties, both military and civilian. While the direct military deaths are lower than in some previous wars, the civilian toll, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan, is substantial. The overall impact of these conflicts continues to be a topic of significant debate and concern.

And yet we elect them, if we continue to vote the same we aren’t going g to change. We need new leadership and get rid of career politicians and stop lobbyists.

 

[SaxonJackson]

Again, it is not "Americans" who do this. It is Democrats who do it.

But we currently have a GOP-run Congress and nobody is doing anything to stop it. That makes everyone in power (regardless of which side the Swamp Aisle they're on) complicit.

 

[SaxonJackson]

Currently the only war America is in is with Iran, and American leadership sure didn't start it.

As I recall ... Israel and Trump fired the first rockets.

 

[westwall]

As I recall ... Israel and Trump fired the first rockets.

Your recall sucks. Iran took our embassy 47 years ago, and committed war crimes by holding our people hostage.

They are finally getting a proper response.

 

[protectionist]

As I recall ... Israel and Trump fired the first rockets.

Iran started it 47 years ago, an hasn't stopped since.

 

[protectionist]

But we currently have a GOP-run Congress and nobody is doing anything to stop it. That makes everyone in power (regardless of which side the Swamp Aisle they're on) complicit.

We have GOP majority Supreme Court, and they overturned Roe v. Wade,

 

[SaxonJackson]

Iran started it 47 years ago, an hasn't stopped since.

Poking and prodding isn't "war." Iran has been poked and prodded along the way as well. The fact of the matter is that Israel and Trump sent missiles into Iran. THAT started this war.

 

[westwall]

Poking and prodding isn't "war." Iran has been poked and prodded along the way as well. The fact of the matter is that Israel and Trump sent missiles into Iran. THAT started this war.

They took our embassy, which is an outright act of war, they then committed a war crime by holding our people hostage for 444 days.

Learn some history, you boob.

 

[SaxonJackson]

They took our embassy, which is an outright act of war, they then committed a war crime by holding our people hostage for 444 days.

Learn some history, you boob.

Started and 444 days later, ended. That's not 47 years.

 

[westwall]

Started and 444 days later, ended. That's not 47 years.

We never responded. Till now.

What do they say?

"Revenge is a dish best served, cold"

 

[protectionist]

Poking and prodding isn't "war." Iran has been poked and prodded along the way as well. The fact of the matter is that Israel and Trump sent missiles into Iran. THAT started this war.

No, Iran has been waging WAR & killed THOUSANDS of people over 47 years (the Marines barracks in Beirut & Oct 7 are just 2 examples among many)
They are also a scatterbrained collection of insane mullahs trying to fulfill the commands of the Koran, to do what Muslims have been doing for 1400 years - conquer all the earth & establish global caliphate.

Only reason why medieval Muslims didn't aspire to conquer the entire earth, is because they didn't yet know there was a western hemisphere.

 

[protectionist]

Started and 444 days later, ended. That's not 47 years.

So you're not aware of all the warring Iran has done over the past 47 years ?

 

[SaxonJackson]

So you're not aware of all the warring Iran has done over the past 47 years ?

I'm far more aware of all the "warring" Israel and the USA have done over the past, many decades.

 

[SaxonJackson]

 

[ShahdagMountains]

No, Iran has been waging WAR & killed THOUSANDS of people over 47 years (the Marines barracks in Beirut & Oct 7 are just 2 examples among many)
They are also a scatterbrained collection of insane mullahs trying to fulfill the commands of the Koran, to do what Muslims have been doing for 1400 years - conquer all the earth & establish global caliphate.

Only reason why medieval Muslims didn't aspire to conquer the entire earth, is because they didn't yet know there was a western hemisphere.

Not to mention the proxy Hezbollah attacks we in Europe have to live with.

 

[shockedcanadian]

A more credible question might be "how many lives have been saved over the last 80 years due to the presence of America and their military might"?

 

[Deadstick]

The stats didn't mention "terrorists." It mentions civilians. By the way ... are unborn kids "terrorists?"

It would seem so if they are in Gaza.

 

[Deadstick]

Not to mention the proxy Hezbollah attacks we in Europe have to live with.

Which Hezbollah attacks in Europe? enlighten me.