Status anxiety definitely exists at a political level. Many Iraqis were annoyed with the US essentially for reasons … - Alain de Botton

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To know there is a choice is to have to make the choice: change or stay: river or rock.

Alain de Botton

Status anxiety definitely exists at a political level. Many Iraqis were annoyed with the US essentially for reasons of status: for not showing them respect, for humiliating them.

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