[Billthedrill]

And their strategic objective is? I mean, surely a seasoned military genius like 0bama wouldn't deploy troops without an objective? He's very good at killing people, you know. He said so. He didn't say whose

Pray for the troops.

[NormsRevenge]

Mainly recon and rescue of hostages and capturing the main leaders is the purported mission.

Who knows ?

[Mariner]

"And their strategic objective is?"

None stated. Of course.

But they have stated in the past that US involvement would be to degrade and destroy ISIS.

Now, don't get me wrong...I'm not necessarily opposed to putting 4 Divisions with an extra Artillery Brigade around Mosul and killing every living thing there.

Just not under this POTUS.

[skeeter]

My theory - Obama will precipitate an armed confrontation with Russia just before leaving office. Part of his ‘fundamental transformation’ program.