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In reply to the discussion: Everyone hates ISIS....So what do you want to do about it ? [View all]TheKentuckian
(25,023 posts)bigwigs that they are on their own and we won't be interfering with these internal matters which once backed up with action of getting out will result in the locals cleaning up their own yards to maintain their own positions and skins.
There is more than sufficient capacity, what is lacking is the will power. If capacity issues become real and present then aid can be rendered as needed (which it isn't) to repel the threats.
Our direct involvement is toxic and fuels an escalating cycle in the region and you don't have to believe me but you do have to open your eyes to what has already gone down without rationalizing how more of the same will this time be different other than worse as the amount, complexity, and reach of treacherous fault lines ratcheting up the level of difficulty, players involved, and magnifying the blowback potential while increasing the "you break it, you bought it" levels.
Do? Stop playing benevolent, wise, white, Great Father over the sea and get our own dilapidated house in order while we cool it with the over the top NAZI comparisons feverishly conflating intent with capacity and legitimacy of threat.