Pentagon Considering Ground Troops in Syria

#151
#151
LouderVol said:
until that understanding is worked out we should stay the frick out. Russia and Syria dont want us there.
Click to expand...

Syria probably wouldn't have a problem with us being there if our ultimate goal wasn't the removal of Bashar.
 
#153
#153
Grand Vol said:
Look, I have no problem with this nation kicking someone's ass who deserves it. Especially if they attack us.
Click to expand...

And when was the last time we did that? Maybe after Pearl Harbor?

None of the other military excursions after that were provoked by an attack nor did we kick the ass of the one that did allegedly attack us. That's 80 years of military history to sink your teeth into.

Grand Vol said:
I do draw the line at long drawn out occupations in semi-hostile nations in the aftermath. Or using our own treasury to rebuild said nation. Providing assistance is one thing. Spending our own taxpayer money on third world ****holes where we will never recoup that money is another.

We go in, kick their ass and leave them to pick up the pieces.
Click to expand...

What national interest do we have in Syria? Or anywhere in the MENA for that matter?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#155
#155
Rasputin_Vol said:
And when was the last time we did that? Maybe after Pearl Harbor?

None of the other military excursions after that were provoked by an attack nor did we kick the ass of the one that did allegedly attack us. That's 80 years of military history to sink your teeth into.



What national interest do we have in Syria? Or anywhere in the MENA for that matter?
Click to expand...

We haven't tried to kick anyone's ass since WWII.
 
#156
#156
Grand Vol said:
And yet, here we are.

This is the point where we have to put pride to the side and start negotiations with the Russians to achieve a common end goal. Give up this idea of overthrowing Bashar until we handle business with ISIS and even then, let the people decide under UN guidance.

There is no reason we should be working against the Russians in this matter. Only bad things will happen.
Click to expand...

We shouldn't be there from the get go. Forget negotiating with the Russians. They were invited, we were not. We should just pull out. Forget about this nonsense about "cutting and running" or showing weakness. Just leave.
 
#157
#157
davethevol said:
And the crazy thing is they are they ones fighting ISIS there. The US needs to focus on the ISIS supply lines coming from Turkey.
Click to expand...

Russia was dealing with that, as well. The first few weeks the Russians were in Syria, they began bombing the supply lines going into Turkey. We had been there 2 years prior and all we did was bomb sand dunes.
 
#158
#158
Grand Vol said:
Syria probably wouldn't have a problem with us being there if our ultimate goal wasn't the removal of Bashar.
Click to expand...

You think? That is the entire reason why we are really there... to over throw Assad. Just like we turned over the tables in Libya, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#162
#162
Rasputin_Vol said:
And when was the last time we did that? Maybe after Pearl Harbor?

None of the other military excursions after that were provoked by an attack nor did we kick the ass of the one that did allegedly attack us. That's 80 years of military history to sink your teeth into.



What national interest do we have in Syria? Or anywhere in the MENA for that matter?
Click to expand...

Oh Ras, will you ever stop using partial quotes from my posts?
 
#163
#163
LouderVol said:
agreed. which is why the understanding should be worked out first.
Click to expand...

I honestly think this is something Trump could sell to Congress and the American people, his alleged Russian ties as well as warhawks like McCain notwithstanding. If he could coordinate with the Russians to take ISIS out of the picture as well as negotiating a peaceful transition/elections with Assad, that could be a huge FP win for him. Forget Israel for the moment and go after the hottest zone over there.

There is no reason with the change in leadership in Washington that couldn't work. He wants to do "good deals" that favor the US, that would be a huge one.
 
#164
#164
20 killed among them US military personnel and PKK Kurdish rebals in massive ISIS suicide bombing east of Raqqa. 3 US soldiers were Medevaced out.
 
#169
#169
Rasputin_Vol said:
Why are we there again?
Click to expand...
I understand this is the Politics forum, but until we know some more details (or even confirmation from the Pentagon) lets focus on supporting the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines and their families who are no doubt going through very tough times. I think we can afford to leave the politics out of it for a bit, no?
 
#170
#170
JFreak said:
I understand this is the Politics forum, but until we know some more details (or even confirmation from the Pentagon) lets focus on supporting the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines and their families who are no doubt going through very tough times. I think we can afford to leave the politics out of it for a bit, no?
Click to expand...

Well, considering tgat politics is the reason those troops were there in the first place, I believe it's a relevant point to bring up.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#173
#173
JFreak said:
I understand this is the Politics forum, but until we know some more details (or even confirmation from the Pentagon) lets focus on supporting the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines and their families who are no doubt going through very tough times. I think we can afford to leave the politics out of it for a bit, no?
Click to expand...
WTF???

Keeping them out of countries halfway around the world is supporting the troops.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
#174
#174
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#175
#175
sad that you are calling the people of Syria terrorists. Assad started the mess and only started using the word terrorism when he was losing and no one would come help him.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top