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American Forces Said to Bomb ISIS Targets in Iraq[W:1007]

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It's one thing for a pack of hopped-up savages to take the Mosul Dam. For them to hold it against counterattacks by trained soldiers, supported by aircraft armed with very powerful bombs and missiles, is something else again.
 
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So are we targeting these nuts like we did Al Queda? I mean we have all kinds of information on our citizens and the german prime minister. It seems locating a few leaders and a few drone strikes wouldn't be too hard. I mean if we are dropping bombs and they are cutting off people's heads?
 
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It's one thing for a pack of hopped-up savages to take the Mosul Dam. For them to hold it against counterattacks by trained soldiers, supported by aircraft armed with very powerful bombs and missiles, is something else again.

Bah. Half assed assault probably. If it were a professional Western military force...they would have been routed. The ground forces there are "trained." Trained by American standards isn't the same.

Air power isn't how you break a defense. Vietnam showed that. You need quality ground troops to hold it. Granted I'm speaking from a historical aspect. Not a military mind. Just observing how in history, air strikes don't solve anything.
 
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My statement is right on, I had a choice between Gore, Kerry, and then Obama. Who should a conservative have voted for that had a chance to make a difference? You are part of the problem whereas your principles trump logic and common sense. Now all you do is whine and complain, congratulations on your huge success.

Yes, you chose like the good little Republican you are. The problems in this country lie SQUARELY on the those that keep following the duopoly that produce failed presidencies. When you look for who to blame, make sure you're looking in the mirror. We can already say who you will vote for in the next election, it doesn't matter as long as they have an R in front of their name.
 
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Yes, you chose like the good little Republican you are. The problems in this country lie SQUARELY on the those that keep following the duopoly that produce failed presidencies. When you look for who to blame, make sure you're looking in the mirror. We can already say who you will vote for in the next election, it doesn't matter as long as they have an R in front of their name.

As I have stated logic and common sense aren't strong suits for if you elect a third party candidate how does he lead in a Congress made up of Democrats and Republicans? You people just don't get it, you build a third party from the ground up, not the top down. I look in the mirror and see someone who voted for the better of the two candidates and at least got into the game where I can have some input. You do nothing but sit on the sidelines and complain.
 
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You are very ignorant of this history. Obl did not admit it until later. In fact they denied it for a while. The rest of your post is irrelevant as you dismiss facts and rant about things you don't know anything about. And then attempt to hide that ignorance with bluster and tough talk using an imaginary hindsight that isn't even factually correct.

At least you accept that OBL admitted guilt. That's enough for me.
 
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Nobody denies that radical Islam is the problem. The problem is when people like you who paint an entire religion as radical and stop short of wanting the extermination of ALL Muslims for it.

It's amusing hearing the left accuse the right of painting an entire religion as extreme considering that the political correctness police on the left have been at war with Christianity for decades.
 
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Do you even read the words you type? Where am I IGNORING radical Islam, I even said it is a threat NUMEROUS times. I simply just won't paint an ENTIRE religion and blame all Muslims for it. I have served in the military and retired military. And no we didn't do the right thing in Iraq because we left it with sectarian violence, poor and corrupt leadership and wide open borders for terrorists to come through which is what Cheney said in the beginning when he was under Bush I. And that IS from talking with IRaq veterans, so you can stop with your "Talk to an Iraq veteran" crap. I have, maybe you should realize that not all IRaq veterans think the SAME thing.

You need to realize that your OPINION is not absolute or correct just because you say so and you don't speak for all Iraq veterans so STOP acting like you do. I know a few Iraq veterans that would love to kick your ass over your comments acting like you speak for them.

Actually it was Obama that pulled the troops and left Iraq in that condition. Thanks for admitting that. Bush would have pushed quite a bit harder to get a status of forces agreement that would have left a contingent of rapid response forces behind. Obama is the most incompetent commander in chief in US history.
 
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Ah so you are one of the people that think we should have occupied Iraq like we did with Germany even though we weren't wanted AND there was a corrupt government and sectarian violence.

Your opinion again noted, but it is nothing but an opinion that is rejected.

We were not wanted in Germany and Japan at the close of WW2 either. However when the allies shed so much blood in liberating those nations, it is wise to stick around long enough to ensure the peace. Keep in mind, the current Iraqi government did not exist when we invaded Iraq.
 
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I have been told we weren't wanted because of Obama's arrogance. Obama hated the Iraq War and his arrogance showed in the negotiations after the status of forces agreement. Only in your world isn't that the case. Your opinion noted

And the truth is that even now, Obama does not want a stable Iraq. A stable Iraq would justify Bush invading and liberating Iraq. The left does not want that. That's why Obama waited so long to act against ISIS. That's why Harry Reid, Murtha, and Pelosi attempted to declare it lost before the surge strategy was implemented.
 
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Keep ignoring that the Iraqis had a free election where millions voted. Whether or not you reject my post is irrelevant. I remember no post of yours that I didn't reject as well. There is a reason that ISIS is in Iraq today beheading an American Journalist and it has absolutely nothing to do with Bush

NextEra is still confused and unaware that the troop pull out occurred under Obama.
 
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NextEra is still confused and unaware that the troop pull out occurred under Obama.

No one should be confused with what happened in post-war Iraq and yet so many are. The only ones who dispute the facts are those who don't understand them.
 
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We were not wanted in Germany and Japan at the close of WW2 either. However when the allies shed so much blood in liberating those nations, it is wise to stick around long enough to ensure the peace. Keep in mind, the current Iraqi government did not exist when we invaded Iraq.

Okay so don't lie and tell Iraq you intend to occupy them as long as Germany and find out what happens.
 
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NextEra is still confused and unaware that the troop pull out occurred under Obama.

sorry but even Bush saw a pullout and even scheduled it. Your Bush worship is showing.
 
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And the truth is that even now, Obama does not want a stable Iraq. A stable Iraq would justify Bush invading and liberating Iraq. The left does not want that. That's why Obama waited so long to act against ISIS. That's why Harry Reid, Murtha, and Pelosi attempted to declare it lost before the surge strategy was implemented.

And you want to Occupy Iraq for Decades. At least be honest about it.
 
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And you want to Occupy Iraq for Decades. At least be honest about it.
Decades, yes, if that's what it takes.

I can't see anyone preferring what's going on there now.
 
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sorry but even Bush saw a pullout and even scheduled it. Your Bush worship is showing.

You are speaking of the expiration of SOFA. They are expected to be renewed.
 
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Decades, yes, if that's what it takes.

I can't see anyone preferring what's going on there now.

So then don't lie to Iraq about it and tell them, see what happens.
 
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You are speaking of the expiration of SOFA. They are expected to be renewed.

Like I said, be honest about it and find out what happens. YOU tell Iraq we are going to be there for decades and find out what happens.

Pretty easy for you to be an armchair quarterback when your LIFE is not on the line eh?
 
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Like I said, be honest about it and find out what happens. YOU tell Iraq we are going to be there for decades and find out what happens.

Pretty easy for you to be an armchair quarterback when your LIFE is not on the line eh?

I think they would prefer our presence to ISIS, and so would much of the ME.
 
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I think they would prefer our presence to ISIS, and so would much of the ME.

Liberals tend to believe American presence is the worst thing that can happen to a country, despite incredibly strong evidence to the contrary.
 
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Liberals tend to believe American presence is the worst thing that can happen to a country, despite incredibly strong evidence to the contrary.

Its the rose colored glasses through which they see they world.
 
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I think they would prefer our presence to ISIS, and so would much of the ME.

Really? Is that why they have begged us to come back and are willing to do anything to get us there? Oh yeah, they aren't.
 
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