[Amberdawn]

I’m sick of those Libertarians who think the world is a playground that we can watch from afar with no consequences to ourselves. I’m aware of all the arguments against foreign intervention, the growth of government during war, etc., etc., but the Kurds have fought a hard, long fight against all manner of nutcases, have been decent allies, are willing to fight for themselves, have done a good job building their own society and deserve our help. I’m not talking anything more than advisors, equipment, money and political support either. The POTUS is making a mistake by trusting ANYTHING that islamofascist Erdogan wants.

[Amberdawn]

For Rand Paul to call those who support the Kurds “neocons” is stupid and childish. Some people can walk and chew gum at the same time.

[Alberta's Child]

A big problem with your post is that you call the Kurds “allies” (as does everyone else who opposes this move). In international relations this is a meaningless term, since the Kurds are an ethnic group and have no sovereign government of their own.

The days of the U.S. taking sides in foreign civil wars should have ended a long time ago.

[Ken H]

Sounds like you’re siding with Mitt Romney over President Trump.

[Sam Gamgee]

Starting to agree. So did Trump invite Turkey to invade Syria? And what would be the harm to keep troops with the Kurds? How many troops are we talking? With the Kurds are they still potential ISIS targets?