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Originally Posted by Rags123
As I read this thread, I see folks who are afraid....I see folks who choose to make light of that....I see folks who think that fear is the problem, not ISIS or any other group.
When something happens in the world that shocks us and awakens fear, we just automatically look to our leaders.
The common thread here is LACK of that leadership. Our President today sent mixed signals...saying at a press conference that we want to "degrade and destroy" the terror group -- but then said he wants to make it a "manageable problem." The Defense Secy is clear that we want to "destroy" ISIS, and we surely do not want to "contain" this group. Congress, even though it seems we want to blame them, can do NOTHING until they receive a plan to address and they have not yet received that.....even though they are calling for one.
and hearing things and looking for SOMEONE to step up....and lead.
Lessons learned in Iraq in 2003, no doubt, keeps us from rushing in...that is a good thing. BUT, until we get our act together....
Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation.
Simon Sinek
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Yes, leadership is about the next generation, but it is also about now. I am counting on this POTUS to execute a well thought out plan that considers all contingencies and exit strategies.
Germany is arming the Kurds. Al Qaeda has no use for ISIS, and world opinion is against them and their cause. I would not risk one more American soldier for these radicals that have fought for centuries. We have sent our troops into slaughter and trauma for people unwilling to stop ideological/theological wars amongst themselves. When will it end? It is so tempting to send in a Minotaur IV with an exciting payload and be done with it. Glass the place. Unfortunately, this scenario would only cause others to rise up to resume the fight. All we can do is hope that the think tanks can work out a solution for this horrible mess...if there is a solution.