Note that I lead off with "For the most part." The two statements do not contradict each other. The majority of the population can be uninvolved while a small p

Note that I lead off with "For the most part." The two statements do not contradict each other. The majority of the population can be uninvolved while a small portion of the government gets involved. While diplomacy isn't done directly by the population, it should be supported by the general population. In general Americans are against communism, the war against ISIS/terrorism and support many government actions across the world. They supported invading Iraq (with the information that was provided to them). They supported invading Afghanistan and fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda. I doubt that most Americans would support action against Turkey at the current state of Erdogan's government.