How do you feel about the decision to pull American troops out of Syria?

SSG Greg Miech - 'Although the act does not explicitly mention the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, the Department of the Navy has prescribed regulations that are generally construed to give the act force with respect to those services as well. The act does not apply to the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard under state authority from acting in a law enforcement capacity within its home state or in an adjacent state if invited by that state's governor. The United States Coast Guard, which operates under the Department of Homeland Security, is not covered by the Posse Comitatus Act either, primarily because although the Coast Guard is an armed service, it also has both a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency mission. '

MacArthur did violate the Act but under specific orders from the President.

As to your point of 'fixing the problems in the country, you used the example of neighborhood militias by Iraqis. This is the perfect solution because it requires the country's citizens to solve their own problems, not US intervention. When we intervened in the late 1800s and early 1900s, we created 'Banana Republics.' We used our military and economic influence for Dole and other companies to gain access to resources, creating corrupt governments that lasted nearly 60 years. When the people revolted, the military took over or corrupt politicians took control. Now, it is time for the citizens to revolt again, instead of fleeing to America.

At the same time, the US needs to protect itself from inheriting all of the problems from every country with problems (health, economic, social, political, etc.). We cannot and should not be expected to solve everyone's problems. As such, we send those entering or remaining in our country illegally, back home to fix their problems.

I agree with most of it. I think there should be reputable work programs that help the farmers with the labor issue at the same time having the workers go home after the season while not giving jobs that Americans can have.
Just like the US was founded, developed, these banana republics (Basically everything south of the Pecos) need to develop, grow and identify what type of country they want to be. Politics, economic, religious (or lack of). It can start small like in the Country of Georgia (I think it was Georgia). All the police were fired or retired, for normally a person making a trip usually got stopped twice for a bribe. New police came in and it was put a stopped to. Those who tried to be corrupt were immediately jailed. Confidence in the government went up
Do'nt take this the wrong way but one needs to learn from pre-World War II Germany as explained to me by an instructor. His idea was to get bread, beer and work for the masses. Okay, not necessary beer, but it was Germany. To the industries the offer of cheap labor, resources was open to them. The way he did things for money with kidnappings, camps and collecting heavy taxes was wrong but new ideas can be utlized now that are ethical.

One really has to look at the viewpoint of the Iraqi, Syrian and El Salvadorians. They are the ones that just want to make a living, raise a family. Talking to an Iranian at the Dubai airport it was evident the general public does not give a damn about fighting the US and all. The Iraqi with 26% unemployment is given a sucicide vest and $10K for his family. The genreal public here and abroad being threatned by gangs and such. Perhaps it is a good idea to give El Savadorians guns. The Old West was basically tamed as most people open carried their Colt Pistols "God made men, Sam Colt made them equal".

SSG Greg Miech - Desperate people will do desperate things, especially for their families. We need to find a way for people to be less desperate or fulfill their desperation within their own country, without bombs, guns and death. Ideally, we get out of the way and coach/mentor on building a government that is 'for the people.' You are correct about the country of Georgia. They eliminated everyone in government and started from scratch. Usually, we help by eliminating the government, through military intervention or cripple it through economic sanctions. We need to find another way. We need to assist in monitoring elections and ensuring people actually vote for people to represent them. We need to jail corrupt politicians (might start in the US first). We need to ensure that the people determine their own fate. At this time, most elections are pre-determined and the people are either fearful of the government or the country is incapable of providing for anyone but the wealthy or politicians. Somehow, we need to find the means to end this cycle.

Georgia got rid of the policemen, not the politicians. One has to define corruption. Middle East it is normal, called Graf. Puerto Rico it is normal and look at that place. There was hope with the Arab Spring but that failed. Panamanians rioted to only be killed, Bloody Friday. But give them independence and the first three presidents are impeached for being corrupt. They want the US there, then they do not want them. Need to really look for success stories of countries developing successfully.

Remember Russia got their Butts kicked in that area once already.

Different terrain, not landlocked and judging by the exodus of people not really supportive of ISIS or other terror groups. Tactics and tools have changed for the better and they are volunteers now.

So, your answer is to play the "what about" game? We cannot control what other countries do, only what we do. Of course, I think that they should be doing something but we cannot control that.

I agree, we have no control over other countries and their military but I feel that President Trump has conveyed to them that the U.S. is through carrying the whole load for the free world.

If President Trump eliminated taxes, gave illegal aliens and criminals a living wage, pulled troops from around the world, the Democrats would still be upset.
Other local countries can not get their own act together. Only when they all agree and act not to support the terror groups out of kickbacks or intimidation, will any peace occur.

Where is the UN in all this? It is like having an HOA you abide by but all the neighbors do not.

Although I don't believe this is the case I do hope that I am horribly mistaken. I pray that I am proven awfully wrong and you will be able to eventually say "I told you so".

SGT Joseph Gunderson - I don't believe in "told you so" which we all know the truth changes, the first report is always suspect. Thanks for the candid comment.

Accurate assessment. I was part of the last forces to be in Iraq and I feel that those who have served in Syria will soon feel the same kind of disappointment that we felt after leaving.

To say that a General Officer isn't versed in politics is a horrible misstatement.

So, withdrawing from Syria, which permits ISIS to recover and gives them a victory of expelling the US, and benefits Iran and Russia, makes us a superpower?
He makes no decisions based on Intel, history, or politics, POTUS simply follows his gut, which has been wrong more than right in business. It is likely that his wealth has been created by defrauding the IRS and State revenue office, a long with the fraud against consumers with his university, and blue collar workers by forcing companies to accept less than what was agreed to after the work was completed.
His decisions are made solely for personal reasons, not for any other.
Stock market is in trouble, foreign policy is nonexistent, and the wheels are coming off.