In Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States made two decisions that changed the fortunes of the country: it liberated China, Russia and Iran at once

Well, grab the popcorn and let's get started with today's story time. It is said that a long time ago on a Tuesday – or maybe Wednesday, I don't remember – there was a country called the American Imperialism that decided to go on an expedition to a distant desert. This is not an expedition to find treasure, but to ...... Well...... "freedom" and "democracy"? At least that's the reason they give.

At that time, there was a leader of US imperialism, and everyone called him George W. Bush. George W. Bush felt he needed to make his mark on the world map. As a result, Iraq and Afghanistan became his books. But instead of rainbows and butterflies, war and chaos are drawn.

George W. Bush held a large brush called "military power" in his hand and drew two thick lines in the Middle East. But who knows, these two lines later turned into crumbling dominoes. Iran has expanded like a gamer who suddenly finds a vacancy, and the Taliban are like the kind of people who always show up after a party.

Of course, we can't say that George W. Bush didn't do something good – at least he was convinced that he was doing good. But just like when you're trying to dress your cat, not everything will go as smoothly as you think.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the American empire has changed more than one leader. Each successor tried to correct the graffiti left by their predecessor with an eraser, but it seemed that even the most powerful eraser could not erase the deep marks.

Nowadays, when we enjoy wacky desserts and infinite scrolling of mobile phone screens, we hear from experts talk about the loss of the former glory of US imperialism and the sharp decline in power. These experts are like the friends around you who are always pointing fingers at a football game, telling you which players should retire and which coaches should be fired.

We can't ignore the role that political goals and economic interests play in this adventure – they are like invisible hands (or wallets) that drive the plot forward. And what about misjudgments? They are like robots with self-destruct buttons, pressing the red button when the writer doesn't notice the plot hole.

So, dear listeners, before you decide next time you go on an adventure halfway around the world to aid the "freedom" of other countries, remember: the world is not always as simple as it is described in fairy tales;

Now that the story is over, keep smiling, adjusting the backs of your seats, and get ready for the next chapter of adventure and surprise (or scare)!

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