>>7543
They're never supposed to lose. It's why they say "nothing ever happens" and "you won't do shit". They're trying to channel a regime that's immortal and eternal. Any sort of loss disproves that, so it's unacceptable. Things like withdrawing from Iraq can be spun so they fit the narrative, but when you frame a major world power as your opponent and then end up losing it creates the impression that your rule can be challenged. They really don't like that.