[2ndDivisionVet]

"But Gen. Keane said he understood Mr Obama was planning a more substantial intervention in Syria than had previously been thought, with increased support for the opposition forces, including training from US troops..."

So almost exactly 12 years after 9/11 we're expending funds, arming, training and putting our people in harm's way on behalf of Al Qaeda? Or am I not understanding what's going on here?

[The Working Man]

So almost exactly 12 years after 9/11 we’re expending funds, arming, training and putting our people in harm’s way on behalf of Al Qaeda? Or am I not understanding what’s going on here?

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Just remember this, when the Saudi’s buy a president he stays bought.

You have no idea how utterly tired I am of the American Armed forces being used as ‘mercenaries’ or ‘Janissaries’ by the Saudi’s.

[bert]

No, that is wrong.

The support is being given to the rebels, the vast majority of which are not AQ

[JerseyDvl]

I’m sorry to say you understand the situation perfectly. Obama wasn’t joking when he wrote/said that he would side with the Muslims. Unfortunately, the uninformed welfare recipients now outnumber hard working voters and they couldn’t care less about foreign affairs and policy.
Its quite vexing, to say the least.

I believe the Strait of Hormuz will be closed within two weeks and the dominoes will fall from there in quick succession.