Back to Iraq! Have you read this article?

2015-11-24T10:31:21-05:00

The article is lengthy but hits the nail right on the head.

Makes the argument to not return to Iraq because we know, what the hordes of Internet Isis hunters don't, that the leash will be kept tight on our throats during operations.

Favorite line
"We are too concerned about the perception of the rest of the world and the opinions of the fat, lazy public at home"

Give it a read if you wish.
http://www.oafnation.com/musings-of-a-grey-man/2014/9/18/slls-americas-modern-method-of-waging-war

SLLS: America's Modern Method of Waging War

Stop, look, listen, and smell. Before we get carried away, let's take that very important "tactical pause."

Response by LTC John Shaw made Nov 24 at 2015 10:36 AM

2015-11-24T10:36:56-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member I like the sentiment and agree - Don't send ground troops unless the ROE allow engagement as necessary to accomplish the mission. Sadly we can all argue about what that means.
We need something between, total occupation and totally ignore, perhaps after trying everything else, we will settle on a strategy of in-between and get American's to commit more than their thoughts.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 11:28 AM

2015-11-24T11:28:25-05:00

The $64,000 question is are we going to be decisively engaged.
The answer is no, so long as we are not attacked directly and the current administration is in office.
What we have in the meantime is this... mess.
It'll be interesting to see what comes out of the President meeting with French President Hollande today. My guess is some blah, blah about strong partnerships and information sharing.

Response by Sgt Tom Vaughn made Nov 24 at 2015 12:25 PM

2015-11-24T12:25:14-05:00

Not until all Syrian men age 16 and older are return to Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan , let them fight for their own freedom and fight for their own country BEFORE any Americans go there to fight , I will NOT support , I will NOT. Defend ,I will NOT. Help any coward who will not fight for his or her own freedom , SYRIAN. Men are cowards. We don't need them here , we have enough of our own

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Nov 24 at 2015 3:00 PM

2015-11-24T15:00:04-05:00

"We are too concerned about the perception of the rest of the world and the opinions of the fat, lazy public at home"....that is so true.

We have to be all in or nothing, terminate with extreme prejudice. But there is no spine in D.C. War is dirty, ugly, nasty, deadly, and horrifying. It's not a video game, there is no reset button. The American public is incredibly disconnected and spoiled.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2015 3:19 PM

2015-11-25T15:19:01-05:00

Best thing I've read all day.

America's political parties have ruined the land of the free. Now a days it's "less action, more talk".