Posted on 12/21/2014 11:01:28 PM PST by Olog-hai
Germany is planning to send troops to Iraq in a major break with the military policy it has followed since the end of the Second World War, and one that may even require the country’s constitution to be changed, according to reports.
Angela Merkel’s government wants to send troops to northern Iraq to help train Kurdish forces fighting in the struggle against Islamic State (ISIL). German troops were have served with international forces in Afghanistan, Bosnia and elsewhere, but until now they have only taken part in missions with an international mandate from the UN, or as part of the NATO alliance. […]
Under German law, any military deployment abroad requires parliamentary approval, but this mission may require more than a simple parliamentary vote. The Defense Ministry fears it may require a change in the Basic Law, Germany's constitution, Bild reported quoting an unidentified ministry source. …
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It’s about freaking time SOME country stepped up to stop the slaughter of Christians - the ISIS genocide that has been going on for months.
Certainly OUR pres_ent is too busy basking on Hawaiian beaches.
Europe realizes Obama was nothing but a vacant wet dream.
Uh oh, the German Army wants to goose step its way into other people’s countries again...
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