by KeithE » Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:48 am
In general I’m in favor of getting out of the Middle East and letting them take care of their own problems (Sunnis vs Shiites, Israelis vs Palestinians, etc.).
Yes I know that is an isolationist viewpoint and I tend that way but not is certain instances. One such instance is that the Kurds need protective forces (as Dave has pointed out) and our role in nearby Syria needs to change to include protection of the Kurds from Turkey. The trouble with fighting ISIS is that they will regenerate themselves until we come to an agreement (documented and enforceable) on their and our main issues:
Our issue with the Isalmists (I think I’m using the term right here, Haruo) is that they must end random acts of aggression (also known as terrorism) on our homeland and that of our allies.
The main issues Isalmists have with the US are: (1) they want us out of their land especially their holy lands (we could do that), (2) they object to our stalwart support of Israel in their perennial battle with the Palestinians (I agree with them on that point) and (3) they object to our decadent lifestyle (I agree with them there also).
The partial retrenchment from the Middle East (Syria and less than half our forces in Afghanistan) does not end any of these issues. Nether does Trump fanning th flames of discord (for political purposes) by bans or partial bans of Muslims into our country.
Give Peace a chance. Have serious discussions with all parties involved (not just Turkey) not just partial pre-emptive retreats.
Informed by Data.
Driven by the SPIRIT and JESUS’s Example.
Promoting the Kingdom of GOD on Earth.