Well, there is no real support for a war in the democratic party, democratic party is influencable to some extent, and leader of it has to listen to the party and to voters, at least somewhat. There is no dictator on day one bullshit.

not better enough
This is some prime disconnected bullshit. For people not murdered by bombs it's precisely better enough. This "who cares about handful of randos in some remote country" bullshit is only one click less evil than whatever the current US government is doing right now.