No. The IS is not the fault of the “West”. The IS is the fault of the US and its inconsequent policy. I remember discussions I had in this forum when G.W.Bush invaded in 2003. Others freepers told me that the US would stay and that a new wonderful democracy is going to be established. My answer was always that democratic nations should stay away from agressive wars (preemptive strikes) since they do not have the patience to push things through with military power. It happend in Vietnam, it happens now in Iraq. Bush and his war on Terror was expensive and unattractive for most Americans. This is the reason why they voted for Obama. He promised a retreat and surrendered the country to Iran and the IS as fast as he could. I hate it to say but it was America that left this mess. A combination of false parameters and hopes (Bush) and chicken hearted politicians (Obama) directed us all into a big problem.
Regards from Europe
Andreas
"European Guest, Since Dec 10, 2010"
Square that circle.