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Originally Posted by DougB
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My overall thought is this again proves an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ISIS exists because a top level, calculated decision was made to pull all US troops from Iraq in 2011. Excuses were made as to why but basically the decision makers wanted out – long terms consequences be da**ed.
The saddest thing in watching the latest round of strikes is that you can tell it’s not really serious from a strategic perspective. The word ‘war’ is not allowed (which means we are not serious), Congress has not declared war, and the expectation is someone else will do the heavy lifting … ie ground troops. It makes people feel good for now to see dramatic TV shots of missiles being launched and such. However, until we are truly willing to wipe ISIS off the map, in the manner we totally destroyed the Nazi and Japanese war machines, this is just a problem deferred for our kids and grandkids. Yes, I know it’s a different enemy, but with the right leadership and will to succeed, it can be done.
In a sentence, this round of airstrikes / flash-bang is being “led” (if that’s the word) by the call of a very uncertain trumpet.