Dempsey: Escalating Airstrikes on ISIS is a Mistake

inn ^ | 3/8/15 | staff

[Nachum]

The Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff on Sunday defended the pace of the air war against Islamic State (ISIS) jihadists, warning that escalating bombing raids or sending in more American troops would be a mistake.

During a visit to a French aircraft carrier in the Gulf taking part in the air campaign, General Martin Dempsey appealed for "strategic patience" in the fight against the ISIS group in Iraq and Syria, according to AFP.

Expanding the air war could risk civilian casualties and play into the hands of ISIS propaganda, he said aboard the Charles de Gaulle.

"So we have a responsibility to be very precise in the use of air power. And that means that it takes time" to gather accurate intelligence on possible targets, Dempsey said, adding, "Carpet bombing through Iraq is not the answer."

The tempo of military operations also depended on the strength of the Iraqi army and the Baghdad government's willingness to reconcile with an alienated Sunni population, he said.

The conflict could be decided on the battlefield relatively quickly, but military operations were only part of a broader effort, said Dempsey.

"I do think it's going to require some strategic patience," he said, adding that "these underlying issues have to be resolved".

Dempsey spoke in the carrier's hangar alongside his French counterpart, General Pierre de Villiers, who said he shared the American general's view.

[RetiredTexasVet]

Great strategy. Let the ISIS Sunni Muslim heathen kill off all the lesser Muslim heathens (Shiites), Christians, Jews, other minorities, the Syrian government, the Jordanian government, the lesser Satan and then take some positive action to lure them into peace talks.

[bobby.223]

Maybe, but it would be in this sort of sentence: “Are you outta your effin mind you fag puke?!!! ‘Strategic Patience’?!!!! What freakin’ dirtbag liberal anti-American POS queer sumbitch dreamed that gomer jazz up?! Get away from my men RIGHT NOW you wimp ass a-hole”.

[House Atreides]

Dempsey has degenerated into simply an apologist and defender of the NON-strategy of the Muslim Brotherhood agents in the Obama regime that is meant deliberately to NOT destroy ISIS.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

Escalating Airstrikes on ISIS is a Mistake

Only if you miss your target and waste ordinance.

Expanding the air war could risk civilian casualties

They're all "civilians".

[purplelobster]

It’s extraordinary that we we won the war in Iraq only to have Barry come into office and surrender the peace. Now we have the former Secretary of State who helped Barry create this chaos in the Middle East being considered by the MSM as a viable Presidential candidate.

[LaRueLaDue]

“No, but General George B. McClellan comes to mind.”

A loser by any other name...

[depressed in 06]

Strategic Patience, Obummer for surrender.

[familyop]

Silence fails in the face of evil (the hypocrisy of gay lobby and the left when it comes to Islam)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3265741/posts
Herald Sun (Melbourne) ^ | 9th March 2015 | Andrew Bolt
Excerpt:
"In January, the Islamic State threw two men off a tall building in Iraq for the “crime” of being gay. In February, they threw another gay man off a building, this time in Syria and, when he somehow survived, had a crowd stone him to death."

[TBP]

We should be doing 10 times as many airstrikes.

But airstrikes alone won’t win the war.

[MistrX]

Warm up the B-52’s and go Curtis LeMay on their asses!

[Rome2000]

Carpet bombing is ALWAYS the answer.

The Germans, Japanese, and English civilian population was bombed heavily, and the A-Bomb ended the war in the Pacific.

We have faggots and morons running the military.

[NonValueAdded]

During a visit to a French aircraft carrier Stop Right There! (cue Meatloaf)

[CMB_polarization]

Here you go -

Opening Statement, Item 2, High Commissioner's Annual Report

High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein

"...am bound to note that over the past year, observers have reported that the counter-insurgency effort has been marked by significant human rights violations by Nigeria's Security Forces and affiliated militia. They include arbitrary arrests and detention, torture and summary executions. The Special Rapporteurs on Summary Execution and Torture have noted allegations that following a March 2014 attack by Boko Haram on the Giwa military barracks, Nigerian Armed Forces allegedly executed over 600 Boko Haram suspects. If true, this would constitute a war crime. Despite the difficult situations that they face, it is essential that all counter-insurgency forces across the world uphold the rule of law, in accordance with international human rights obligations. This is not only an absolutely vital principle; it is an effective strategy. Communities which believe that their Government seeks to protect them are far more likely to cooperate with the authorities, and far less likely to incline towards rebel groups..."

[vette6387]

“I don’t like this guy. He strikes me as a desk riding cookie pusher”

Yeah, he’s a “perfumed prince” in my book!

[octex]

Obama managed to replace the Joint Chiefs and military Sctys. that had backbones and common sense with simpering kissasses who are reluctant to defend the USA and our allies.

Instead, the new crew is just intent on weakening our military forces and pushing the minority/LGBT mantra to wussify our forces.

If a Conservative becomes POTUS in ‘16, one of the first things to be done is sweep out the officers who ignored their oaths to ensure they were promoted and secure their retirement money. .......Not just in Defense, but in all Cabinets.

[octex]

Expanding the air war could risk civilian casualties
They’re all “civilians”.
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Exactly! You nailed it, RL. They are NOT an organized military force of a sovereign nation. ...I’m for napalm.