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re: Per CNN: Obama on ISIS "We don't have a strategy yet"
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:14 am to Bard
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:14 am to Bard
The fact that there is not a strategy yet is not a problem. It requires gathering intelligence in Syria, understanding what objectives would be (short and long term - are you trying to destabilize Assad, or just disable ISIS? What roles would moderate Rebels play? can we separate them from ISIS?) , and identifying a path to achieve them. That all takes time.
whats sad is the way he stated it. makes the US sound completely clueless.
whats sad is the way he stated it. makes the US sound completely clueless.
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Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:20 am to BobBoucher
Obama's not clueless. He doesn't have a plan because he CHOOSES not to.
We are talking about a man who personally interjects himself into the smallest racial issues across the country.
He knows the details of what's occurring and where. That's obvious to anyone paying attention.
The question is: why does he CONSISTENTLY hesitate to interject himself into situations revolving around the militant spread of Islam. Its not like we don't KNOW militant Islam is a threat to the US homeland. 9/11 DID happen right?
Or did I just dream that?
We are talking about a man who personally interjects himself into the smallest racial issues across the country.
He knows the details of what's occurring and where. That's obvious to anyone paying attention.
The question is: why does he CONSISTENTLY hesitate to interject himself into situations revolving around the militant spread of Islam. Its not like we don't KNOW militant Islam is a threat to the US homeland. 9/11 DID happen right?
Or did I just dream that?
This post was edited on 8/29/14 at 9:22 am
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:22 am to BobBoucher
quote:Even if you believe this... Telegraphing to our enemy we have no clue what to do... Is not smart, intellectual, or presidential.
The fact that there is not a strategy yet is not a problem.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:26 am to thermal9221
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It took years to plan for WW2.
:insertWATlady:
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:31 am to BobBoucher
quote:I. Your estimate... How long does that take? And in your estimate... Why haven't we started?
It requires gathering intelligence in Syria, understanding what objectives would be (short and long term - are you trying to destabilize Assad, or just disable ISIS? What roles would moderate Rebels play? can we separate them from ISIS?) , and identifying a path to achieve them. That all takes time.
Granted ISIS is new to many of us. But we get our info from the "news". But I find it hard to believe with our intelligence gathering, history in Syria, and everything else in the region we are just now getting to work on figuring out what's going on.
Maybe Obama really does find out about this stuff from watching he news?
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:34 am to BobBoucher
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The fact that there is not a strategy yet is not a problem.
To me, it is because it shows either a lack of attention to the issue by the administration or low/bad intelligence in the region. I would be willing to write off the President's JV comment off to low/bad intelligence in the region, but once he realized his error there should have been a full court press to correct that and start planning for various actions to stem ISIS/ISIL growth.
His quote is either intentionally misleading (because he knows they are watching) or is further evidence of this administration's inept international stance.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:37 am to Bard
It was nothing more than a poorly worded careless remark that makes him look like an idiot.
They are working on something. Thats what should have been said.
They are working on something. Thats what should have been said.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:39 am to BobBoucher
quote:Not the first time this idiot stuck his Air Jordan in his mouth.
It was nothing more than a poorly worded careless remark that makes him look like an idiot.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:43 am to BobBoucher
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It was nothing more than a poorly worded careless remark that makes him look like an idiot.
It is one of hundreds of his quotes that expose him as an idiot.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:48 am to The Pirate King
There was a show on CSpan last night about Democracy and ISIS and one of the reporters asked what the President's strategy was to combat ISIS.
His response: "He's waiting for this show to finish for his answer"
Even just a joke like that is very telling about how people view Obama. These are professionals too!
His response: "He's waiting for this show to finish for his answer"
Even just a joke like that is very telling about how people view Obama. These are professionals too!
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:50 am to idlewatcher
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"He's waiting for this show to finish for his answer"
Posted on 8/29/14 at 10:03 am to HonoraryCoonass
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It is one of hundreds of his quotes that expose him as an idiot.
....little by little, people are beginning to see what an empty suit they elected. It's a little fricking late....but ....non the less...it's obvious now.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 10:06 am to BobBoucher
quote:
It was nothing more than a poorly worded careless remark
No, no it's not...it's called the truth.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 10:13 am to The Pirate King
Not having a strategy has always been our strategy.
quote:
"One of the serious problems in planning against American doctrine that the Americans do not read their manuals nor do they feel any obligations to follow their doctrine." -- From a Russian military document
Posted on 8/29/14 at 10:14 am to HonoraryCoonass
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It is one of hundreds of his quotes that expose him as an idiot.
Dude is seriously dangerous when he goes off teleprompter.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 10:23 am to S.E.C. Crazy
quote:reactionary global politics always works
You have to have a predetermined plan for everything. If not you are caught flat footed
Posted on 8/29/14 at 10:29 am to The Pirate King
No one should be surprised; he was and still is totally unqualified to be Commander In Chief. Honestly, the mere thought of Obama with that title is ridiculous beyond belief.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 10:29 am to HonoraryCoonass
quote:it was pretty stupid of him to think the american people are intelligent enough to know that the administration is working on a plan.
It is one of hundreds of his quotes that expose him as an idiot.
This post was edited on 8/29/14 at 10:30 am
Posted on 8/29/14 at 11:40 am to BobBoucher
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It was nothing more than a poorly worded careless remark that makes him look like an idiot.
I could buy into that if not for the previous "JV team" comment.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 11:59 am to thermal9221
Well my man there sure are alot of powerful democrats who are now putting Obama underfire for saying that. A sitting President of the most powerful conutry in the world does not say "we dont have a Plan". Your an idiot. But hey keep on planning your projects big dog.
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