Posted on Jun 8, 2015
Will we actually be allowed to train up & SUPPORT Iraqi forces this time to stand up to ISIS? Or are we wasting our efforts, AGAIN?
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I do not believe this will be a short term commitment. We spent decades in Europe and the far east after WWII propping up govt. structures that held up in times of adversity. If we're not prepared to make this commitment I would rather not waste our people or resources.
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ISIS
Iraq
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I think we spent many years admirably training the Iraqi forces. I just don't think we were successful in giving them and/or bringing out their own will to fight. The fact that they won't defend themselves now is a reflection of their failure, not ours.
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Wasting money wasting efforts and placing our troops in danger.
Peace!
Peace!
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Being allowed to train them, and actually being able to train them, are two different questions. There's only so much training and support you can give when the Iraqis are willing to retreat from defensible positions, with a significant advantage in firepower and personnel, and leave behind equipment the American government has given them.
Personal opinion? It's time to leave this region.
Personal opinion? It's time to leave this region.
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