We don't like their "Democracy"

U.S. Drone Warfare: All the Fun of the Fair Until the Neighbors Get Toys

Okay folks, let's get real. Remember those good ol' days when the U.S. was basically the kid with the sweet Nerf gun collection, raining foam darts of "democracy" down on unsuspecting countries? Yeah, turns out other nations took notes. Now, everyone's getting their hands on drones, and suddenly, it's a whole different ballgame.

Let's be honest, the U.S. has been the reigning champ of remote-controlled mayhem for a hot minute. We've buzzed weddings, funerals, you name it – under the noble guise of fighting terrorism, of course. But hey, collateral damage is just a fancy word for "oops," right?

Now, countries we don't particularly like are getting in on the action. Suddenly those drone strikes don't seem quite so cool anymore. It's like we handed out matches to a bunch of pyromaniacs and are surprised when things start catching fire. The hypocrisy is so thick you could cut it with a butter knife.

We scream about sovereignty, civilian casualties, and international law when it's someone else pushing the joystick. Yet, when it was us behind the controls, well, those were just "precision strikes," no biggie. It's the classic playground bully move: "I can dish it out, but I sure can't take it."

Let's face it, we paved the way for this drone-filled free-for-all. We set the precedent that it was okay to wage war from the comfort of an air-conditioned bunker. The problem is, drones are a heck of a lot easier to come by than a full-fledged air force.

So, here we are, stuck in a hypocritical pickle of our own making. We can either keep whining about everyone else's drone programs or, and this might sound crazy, start treating international laws like, you know, laws. Maybe we could even stop bombing countries and see how that works for a change.

Of course, expecting a little self-reflection and consistency from world powers is like expecting a cat to give up on chasing birds, but a guy can dream, right?