Obama deposits two 2,000lb. bombs in ISIS bank

[DrDoug]

Actually the U.S.A.F. made the 'deposit' for us. I guess we enjoyed their service so much that we intend on depositing a whole lot more of them! :biggrin:

 

[dank69]

Obama the tyrant, at it again. We need to be tough on ISIS but we just can't do it in any way that Obama does it.

 

[PokerGuy]

I like it, nicely done!

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Obama the tyrant, at it again. We need to be tough on ISIS but we just can't do it in any way that Obama does it.

Clearly this was done without his knowledge or approval and he is pissed about it.

(no shit. saw this line repeatedly on some conservative sites)

 

[dank69]

Clearly this was done without his knowledge or approval and he is pissed about it.

(no shit. saw this line repeatedly on some conservative sites)

Even though he had no knowledge of it, it was still bad because they destroyed all that money when they could have used it to pay down our debt. Plus, civilians were killed. When Donald Trump becomes President, he will have top men invent smart bombs that only kill the bad guys and leave civilians unharmed. Not only that, but the bombs will even be able to determine which bad guys have families and small children at home and only hurt them just enough that they won't be able to fight anymore but can still get a 9-5 job. We just need to put him into office and make America great again.

 

[FerrelGeek]

Good move on the bomb drop. As to the partisan hackery, I rather doubt that Obama personally sanctioned this particular bomb drop, but was informed of it after. Not a put-down on Obama, so don't freak out boys. Just stating what most likely happened. Doing what they did is a great move and hope it continues.

/thumbs up

 

[trenchfoot]

Way to go. I wonder how they're going to disguise their oil trucks to avoid getting vaporized. Of course, the ones heading to Turkey get a pass, right?

Next up, sending in SOF teams and UAV's to terminate the services of those arms dealers that are supplying ISIS with all of their munitions.

 

[Lash444]

Good move on the bomb drop. As to the partisan hackery, I rather doubt that Obama personally sanctioned this particular bomb drop, but was informed of it after. Not a put-down on Obama, so don't freak out boys. Just stating what most likely happened. Doing what they did is a great move and hope it continues.

/thumbs up

Say he did know. What do you think the reports would look like if he said "Yeah, we knew the probability of civilian casualties were 95%, but we did it anyway."

Sometimes its best to not take credit for things. Just look at all those people who say "If it saves just one life, then its worth it." Sorry, but there are plenty of situations where casualties are necessary, and some people just don't understand that. Not saying this is one of them, but you get the point.

 

[brycejones]

Even though he had no knowledge of it, it was still bad because they destroyed all that money when they could have used it to pay down our debt. Plus, civilians were killed. When Donald Trump becomes President, he will have top men invent smart bombs that only kill the bad guys and leave civilians unharmed. Not only that, but the bombs will even be able to determine which bad guys have families and small children at home and only hurt them just enough that they won't be able to fight anymore but can still get a 9-5 job. We just need to put him into office and make America great again.

You forgot to mention that the bad guys will pay for the bombing so its free to us.

 

[michal1980]

if Bush did this the left would be screaming war crimes.

 

[FerrelGeek]

Totally get your point. This is why the underlings give the prez 'plausible deniability'. It's a horrible reality of war that innocents die no matter how careful you try to be.

Say he did know. What do you think the reports would look like if he said "Yeah, we knew the probability of civilian casualties were 95%, but we did it anyway."

Sometimes its best to not take credit for things. Just look at all those people who say "If it saves just one life, then its worth it." Sorry, but there are plenty of situations where casualties are necessary, and some people just don't understand that. Not saying this is one of them, but you get the point.

 

[Cozarkian]

Good move on the bomb drop. As to the partisan hackery, I rather doubt that Obama personally sanctioned this particular bomb drop, but was informed of it after. Not a put-down on Obama, so don't freak out boys. Just stating what most likely happened. Doing what they did is a great move and hope it continues.

/thumbs up

Maybe he didn't personally sanction this particular bomb drop, but I can see the president being asked to approve a strategy of bombing financial targets with the risk of civilian casualties.

 

[brycejones]

if Bush did this the left would be screaming war crimes.

Nope, but keep working that straw.

 

[MongGrel]

if Bush did this the left would be screaming war crimes.

Nope, but keep working that straw.

I get the impression most of the time that he still uses a sippy cup.

()

 

[werepossum]

Cool. I was hoping for a lot more than two, but looks like these two were especially painful. Hopefully Obama now goes after their means of generating wealth.

 

[thraashman]

if Bush did this the left would be screaming war crimes.

If Bush did it he probably would've ordered it bombed the second he heard it was a possible target and not assessed a time when the fewest possible civilian casualties would occur. But lets be honest, if Bush had done it there'd be ground troops getting killed by the hundreds while he pays more attention to some made up fight in Sri Lanka or something.

 

[dainthomas]

Obama is obviously the worst muslim out there since he's killed more of them than any other president.

 

[Sonikku]

Thanks, Obama.

 

[thraashman]

Obama is obviously the worst muslim out there since he's killed more of them than any other president.

I would have to say that Dubya killed far more. Especially if you consider indirect actions such as how many civilians were killed due to the invasion of Iraq and how his actions directly created ISIS.

 

[DrDoug]

Good move on the bomb drop. As to the partisan hackery, I rather doubt that Obama personally sanctioned this particular bomb drop, but was informed of it after. Not a put-down on Obama, so don't freak out boys. Just stating what most likely happened. Doing what they did is a great move and hope it continues.

/thumbs up

There was no partisan hackery until you dropped in to hand deliver it. The thread title was tongue-in-cheek and if you noticed, I gave proper credit to the branch of the military that carried out the attack. I know he's just the President, the Commander in Chief person. It's not like he's the military itself.

He didn't personally deliver them damned things but at least he didn't proclaim "Mission Accomplished!" :biggrin:

 

[echo4747]

i like it... hope to see more attacks/pressure against ISIS...

edit to add: If Obama ordered/approved this bombing... even better

 

[werepossum]

There was no partisan hackery until you dropped in to hand deliver it. The thread title was tongue-in-cheek and if you noticed, I gave proper credit to the branch of the military that carried out the attack. I know he's just the President, the Commander in Chief person. It's not like he's the military itself.

He didn't personally deliver them damned things but at least he didn't proclaim "Mission Accomplished!" :biggrin:

I never had any problem with "Mission Accomplished". Military units are tasked with certain things, which do not include "make Iraq peaceful" or "eliminate terrorism". If Obama wants to greet the unit that dropped these bombs with a big ol' "Mission Accomplished" banner, more power to him. That would be a good thing, honoring the unit for its accomplishments, sacrifice, and endured risks. (Though after Bush's kerfuffle I can see why he might not.)

 

[echo4747]

wonder if we will hear more about it during the state of the union speach

 

[werepossum]

i like it... hope to see more attacks/pressure against ISIS...

edit to add: If Obama ordered/approved this bombing... even better

Whether or not he chooses to acknowledge it, there is zero chance that Obama didn't approve this. It's a civilian building in a civilian area. And just as with taking down bin Ladin, Obama would take the heat if it went wrong, regardless of whether he admitted authorizing the strike or the broader strategy.

 

[Jaskalas]

Hell, it's about time!

Though I can see why this is an opportune moment to do it. Deliver fatal blows as the noose tightens.