So in the ME we now have the spectacle of Americans fighting Americans with the Government of the USA supporting both sides. Is this the “circuses” portion?
I think Obama wants to confound the situation and make it harder for The US to defeat ISIS. So basically, he is supporting the IS, but is trying to pretend he wants them gone. But he is the most minimal thing he can to prove he doesn’t like them. This way he can confuses the public into thinking he wants them eradicated when he supports their take over of the Middle East.
Correction: I meant to write But he is doing the most Minimal thing he can...