The article discusses the decline in support for overseas wars, highlighting how Americans' support for such wars has waned at home. In 1941, the Pearl Harbor surprise attack triggered a nearly 2-year chain of American military catastrophes, but Americans remained committed to defeating evil. America and Israel have recently undone much of Iran's 47-year military buildup in just a few weeks. However, as Israel defeats its enemy, the author argues that the Iranians are betting on American impatience fueled by partisan zealousness. Many Israelis who detest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu support the war because they fear Iran more. Most journalists condemn the war against Iran as a "reckless" war, while many fear that it will raise their cost of living. The author suggests that journalists create unrealistic expectations about how war with Iran will raise costs, rather than accurately report the situation.