I've seen this described as the dumbest conflict in history, given the trigger this time is a break-down in the personal relationship between ex-leaders, over g

I've seen this described as the dumbest conflict in history, given the trigger this time is a break-down in the personal relationship between ex-leaders, over gambling and scam compounds and trafficking. Of course, there's a long and complex history to the border dispute, but it's been calm for about 12 years otherwise. What's notable is the level of propaganda and brainwashing of the populations, on both sides, and an 'if you're not echoing the propaganda maybe you're on their side', kind of atmosphere. It's extraordinary to witness. I get a sense of how Germans must have got caught up in Nazi Germany, or at least, kept silent out of fear.