Lying? okay.

My Point stands: The US wouldnt start bombing the enemy when theyīre telling the world "we have american hostages". Depending on who the enemy is, theyīd start negotiations and/or gather more Intel to futher evaluate the Situation. And instead of calling me a liar, how about you drop the whole comparison and instead accept that Itamiīs actions were nonsensical for somebody whoīs trying to negotiate peace?