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Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:20 am to goldennugget
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This is where I distance myself from the isolationist wing of the libertarian party
I understand the minding our own business, not police the world mindset, but if we can fire some missles and slow down a genocidal group like ISIS in the process I have no problem with it
here's my thoughts on this
if international trade is at issue, or one of our trading partners (think a NATO-like group) needs help, then i have no problem
most importantly: we cannot nation build. we fight the people attacking our allies or affecting international trade, destroy them, and leave.
Iraq 1? i don't have problems
Iraq 2? major problems
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:21 am to Jbird
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Didn't Obama move SF guys (500 or so IIRC) into Bahgdad a month or so ago?
Yes. And unless I am mistaken, that is where they were supposed to stay.
But I knew that would not be the case.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:25 am to Tigerlaff
quote:And if it does, will we create/train/fund more of them?
Does anyone think this will discourage them long term?
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:26 am to TX Tiger
Kudos Mr. President. We helped create this mess. Time to nut up and help clean it up.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:27 am to Wolfhound45
quote:Fact
Yes. And unless I am mistaken, that is where they were supposed to stay.
But I knew that would not be the case.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:27 am to a want
Good
east some 500lbs ISIS
east some 500lbs ISIS
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:29 am to a want
Considering all the countries in the region that have a greater vested interest than the U.S. in stopping ISIS (Eg. Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.), why did it fall on us to conduct these air stikes, why couldn't they have done it?
This post was edited on 8/8/14 at 8:36 am
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:30 am to Wolfhound45
quote:Those who profit from the need to clear that area out, I presume.
Just curious, who is providing on the ground intelligence for these airstrikes? Communicating with the aircraft? Marking targets?
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:31 am to TX Tiger
quote:Who dat?
Those who profit from the need to clear that area out, I presume.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:34 am to trackfan
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Considering all the countries in the region that have a greater vested interest than the U.S. in stopping ISIS (Eg. Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.), why did it fall on is to conduct these air stikes, why couldn't they have done it?
good question
i believe the answer is that in reality, very few nations can conduct efficient air strikes. none of those states are on that list
major, developed european countries had issues with lybia and we had to engage in the bulk of the BS for them
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:34 am to trackfan
Because ISIS was marching its way towards the 500 or so guys we have there protecting certain assets
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:37 am to FelicianaTigerfan
quote:Wait they were marching on Baghdad?
Because ISIS was marching its way towards the 500 or so guys we have there protecting certain assets
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:39 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:quote:good question
Considering all the countries in the region that have a greater vested interest than the U.S. in stopping ISIS (Eg. Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc.), why did it fall on is to conduct these air stikes, why couldn't they have done it?
i believe the answer is that in reality, very few nations can conduct efficient air strikes. none of those states are on that list
major, developed european countries had issues with lybia and we had to engage in the bulk of the BS for them
But Turkey and Saudi Arabia have plenty of F-15's, F-16's and Apaches. What can we do with them that they can't?
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:41 am to Radiojones
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I'm cool with bombing ISIS. Those are some really evil people that need to be stopped. I'm proud of Obama for making the right decision on this.
Let's not tart sucking each others dicks yet.
Pretty sure he was dragged kicking and screaming to this decision.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:41 am to FelicianaTigerfan
quote:I think you're on the right track. Just curious, do you really think this has anything to do with ISIS or are they just the latest convenient boogeyman?
Because ISIS was marching its way towards the 500 or so guys we have there protecting certain assets
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:43 am to udtiger
quote:Pretty sure Opuppet doesn't give two fricks about it and is doing what he's told to.
Pretty sure he was dragged kicking and screaming to this decision.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:44 am to TX Tiger
quote:By who?
Pretty sure Opuppet doesn't give two fricks about it and is doing what he's told to.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:45 am to Jbird
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By who?
Beat me to it.
Air Force always faster than Army.
Posted on 8/8/14 at 8:45 am to TX Tiger
Isn't it ironic that we find ourselves on the same side of a conflict with Al Qaeda, who fought ISIS after disowning them for being too radical?
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