Posted on 06/12/2014 10:40:58 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
US President Barack Obama says his government is looking at "all options", including military action, to help Iraq fight Islamist militants.
He said the US had an interest in making sure jihadists did not gain a foothold in Iraq.
"There will be some short-term immediate things that need to be done militarily," Mr Obama told reporters at the White House as he met Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
"I don't rule out anything because we do have a stake in making sure these jihadists are not getting a permanent foothold in Iraq, or Syria for that matter."
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Foothold ? They took the number 2 city in Iraq as well as Sadaam Hussien’s home town. They have surrounded the biggest oil refinery in Iraq and they will soon lay siege to Baghdad.
we are not “going back in”
My guess is the boots-on-the-ground military is on its rear end with fatigue and cuts and not ready to act with equipment or manpower in any necessary numbers
the Harvard azzhats churning out military strategy prefer to fight from 35,000 feet and call it close air support
or send in 50 Spec Ops to do the job of a division, when they get whacked its no great loss (literally)
oooh oooh and lets send an aircaft carrier to warn Iran not to spike the football - That’ll show ‘em
THEN STOP ARMING THEM, YOU FLAMING IDIOT!
Must not post what I'm thinking or I will be banned. Must not post what I'm thinking or I will be banned. Must not...
“all options” meaning Obama wants to help the jihadists and only the jihadists
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