Posted on Jun 2, 2015
CIA Official: Obama Does Not Know How To Fight ISIS - Assessment Fair or Unfair?
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A CIA veteran alleges that the Obama Administration simply does not understand how to combat ISIS. Is this assertion fair or unfair? What say you?
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Had he studied war or conflict or strategy or history, he might have had a chance, just listening to his own counsel. He did not. He studied Law. Were he modest or humble, he may be able to recognize the value of those who have studied war and conflict and history and strategy, and he would surround himself with those experts and listen to them. He is not, does not, and will not. It is just not in this headstrong young man who thinks too highly of himself to listen to others.
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MSG Brad Sand
Col Joseph Lenertz
While I do believe the truth will set you free, I am not sure that is the thinking at Joint Base Langley-Eustis or RallyPoint?
While I do believe the truth will set you free, I am not sure that is the thinking at Joint Base Langley-Eustis or RallyPoint?
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Col Joseph Lenertz
Hmmm...I'm not sure it's the thinking anywhere, including Bentonville. I only speak for me.
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Col Joseph Lenertz Well said, the smartest people out there don't know everything. They know what the don't know and consult those that do.
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Not an Obama fan at all, but I don't think anybody has a clue how to combat religious fanaticals that have no borders. If you got a plan that will work you should run for president.
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LTC Paul Labrador
The long-term plan is more complicated....but Step 1 is squash them where they congregate in the open and in bunches.....like in Syria and Iraq.
And unfortunately, I'm not allowed to run for President as I was Naturalized. ;o)
And unfortunately, I'm not allowed to run for President as I was Naturalized. ;o)
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All ideological conflict is global and without borders. It is fought through military, economical, political and diplomatic means. We have tried military influence for the past 2 decades, with little to no impact. We, have been fighting this ideology (theocratic totalitarianism) since Jefferson sent Marines to Tripoli on the Barbary Coast. We fought them in the Philippines in 1901 and 100 years later in the Middle East.
Unfortunately, Political Correctness has labeled our efforts to provide individual freedom and democracy as imperialism and oppression of religious freedom (the right to be Muslim). However, many recognize the the issues go beyond religion and Islam's influence goes beyond religion, influencing politics, economics, social behavior and every aspect of human life, often through threat of force.
Either we accept this alternative practice of governing or we combat it. The current administration treats the enemy as radical Muslims. Given the history, I believe it is much greater than that, requiring multi-generational conflict until the radicals are exterminated or we lose our democracy.
Unfortunately, Political Correctness has labeled our efforts to provide individual freedom and democracy as imperialism and oppression of religious freedom (the right to be Muslim). However, many recognize the the issues go beyond religion and Islam's influence goes beyond religion, influencing politics, economics, social behavior and every aspect of human life, often through threat of force.
Either we accept this alternative practice of governing or we combat it. The current administration treats the enemy as radical Muslims. Given the history, I believe it is much greater than that, requiring multi-generational conflict until the radicals are exterminated or we lose our democracy.
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SGT William Howell
I had an old soldier tell me one time that "in modern combat, the guy with the least fancy uniform always wins the war." Not sure if he was eluding to gorilla warfare, or that some countries are more worried on how they look than how they fight, but I think he was right.
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MSgt Steve Sweeney
SGT William Howell - I believe what the old salt was alluding to was how the uniforms of losing military officers are always festooned with medals and pomp.
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In any engagement you must first have the will to fight to win. I haven't seen anything from this Administration that demonstrates that.
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MSG Brad Sand
MAJ Anne McGee
While I have nothing I could disagree with what you posted, but I think the will to fight lies not only with the Administration?
While I have nothing I could disagree with what you posted, but I think the will to fight lies not only with the Administration?
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MAJ Anne McGee
I understand, however, the Administration sets the agenda and if there was a well thought out, determined strategy that was presented to Congress for approval (purse strings), and communicated to the American people as the best way to defeat this enemy then a consensus can be gained and the will of the people behind it - but it all starts at the top....
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MAJ Ken Landgren
D-day FDR prayer. (two steps from hell, heart of courage)
FDR addressed the nation and asked if they would pray with him. Of course a lot of these clips aren't from Normandy, but the main theme is Amphibious Assault...
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