Posted on 08/25/2014 12:33:23 PM PDT by SkyPilot
U.S. military officials gave varying – and at times confusing -- explanations Monday for what, if anything, would trigger U.S. airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, after the Joint Chiefs chairman dialed back earlier comments that suggested support for such a strike.
On Sunday, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey appeared to tone down remarks he made last week about the growing terror network that’s taken root in Iraq and Syria.
Dempsey, speaking to reporters on board a military plane traveling to Afghanistan, said he believes the Sunni insurgent group formerly known as ISIS is a regional threat, and he would not recommend airstrikes in Syria until they have become a direct threat to the U.S. He said the group is not currently plotting or planning attacks against the U.S. or Europe.
But Dempsey spokesman Col. Ed Thomas clarified to Fox News on Monday that Dempsey “believes that ISIS is a regional threat that will soon become a threat to the United States and Europe.”
Thomas said Dempsey is preparing options to “address” ISIS in both Iraq and Syria “with a variety of military tools including airstrikes,” and believes a coalition of partners is necessary to confront the threat.
But as for what could prompt U.S. airstrikes in Syria, a senior U.S. Defense spokesman told Fox News that the judgment on whether the Islamic State is a threat against the homeland is just one trigger.
"Any threats against U.S. personnel and interests could drive action against ISIL in Syria," the official said.
The overall message appeared to be that the terror group could soon pose such a threat, and the military is preparing its options. Last week, though, Dempsey and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke in dire terms about the threat posed by the Islamic State...
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I guess Demsey wants his retirement check.
Without these three words - FORMER president Obama - I don't think anything will trigger the US to strike Syria.
Confusing? The joint chiefs? I wonder who they report to?
I wonder who they report to?
Why Michele of course, they’re not called the
Joint Chefs for nothing.
Caption: POS kenyan community organizer and his Brown Nose General.
LMAO!
what would trigger it?
if 0bama needs a distraction, the bombers will roll
I imagine that if Syria takes action to stop the Islamic Caliphate from spreading, they will meet with our technology falling from the sky.
As they did before.
All they need to do is make strides to put ISIS down, and Obama will intervene.
“..Why Michele of course, they’re not called the
Joint Chefs for nothing....”
Heh, brilliant, they’re reporting to the Chum king.
How any general can not hurl when he/she is in the presence of that weak minded POS is a true indication of their professionalism.
Makes me rethink what Hitler’s generals really thought of that idiot...er, that idol of the Muslims.
They are the JV Team.
[ I imagine that if Syria takes action to stop the Islamic Caliphate from spreading, they will meet with our technology falling from the sky.
As they did before.
All they need to do is make strides to put ISIS down, and Obama will intervene. ]
I am starting to wonder if the beheading video is an excuse to get Syria bombed you know to “get ISIS” but they will be instead hitting Syrian Government targets.....
I don't have any faith that "coach" Hussein could beat a JV team.
Are we Pro- (2013) or Anti- (2014) ISIS?
Whose Air Force are we today, 0bambi?
We can't have that ya know
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