> so in that sense, it was unpopular.
Yes, but it only became unpopular during its run.
> also, i don't agree when you say that wars are always unpopular.
I said they are always unpopular to a certain extent.
At the latest when some soldier lies in the dirt, becoming aware that he is gonna die for the sake of other people's idiocy or madness.
Wars are never absolutely popular or unpopular: If they were the latter, they would never have been fought to begin with and if the former then they would only end with the destruction of the enemy.
> i still maintain my fundamental point that a democracy can wage an unpopular war
From the get-go? Examples, please. I think democracies will only achieve this in cases of defense.