Up to 100,000 Iran-backed fighters now in Iraq

[John Connor]

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...-100000-iran-backed-fighters-now-in-iraq.html

As many as 100,000 Iranian-backed Shiite militia are now fighting on the ground in Iraq, according to U.S. military officials -- raising concerns that should the Islamic State be defeated, it may only be replaced by another anti-American force that fuels further sectarian violence in the region.

This is a giant powder keg.

 

[dank69]

Your genuine concern for Muslims thousands of miles away has been noted.

 

[sunzt]

Would it really be that bad if an Iran/Russia coalition dealt with the Iraq/Syria problems? I mean, we saw how much success the US had in those two countries over the past decade and a half. Maybe we should just let someone else take a stab at it?

 

[John Connor]

Um, no. They are not a our friend. Want to go that route get NATO involved like what SHOULD have happened a long time ago. But small ball Obozo like's playing with his balls on the green.

Or at least have middle eastern countries finally do something. Like Kuwait, Jordan, UAE. Part of a U.S/middle eastern coalition.

We need a base in Iraq.

 

[IronWing]

We need a base in Iraq.

Why?

 

[John Connor]

Why?

Strategic importance. A general I seen on the news said the same thing. He validated what I was thinking.

 

[IronWing]

Strategic importance. A general I seen on the news said the same thing. He validated what I was thinking.

Way back in 2004-5, the US admitted that the primary mission in Iraq was "force protection". In other words, the primary function of American troops in Iraq was to protect American troops in Iraq. We don't need to be there. If the Shia majority in Iraq wants to hang with the Iranians (dark pun there, get it?) it will give the Iranians something to keep busy.

 

[feralkid]

Strategic importance. A general I seen on the news said the same thing. He validated what I was thinking.

I came, I seen, I conquered.

 

[Jaskalas]

This is a giant powder keg.

If your concern is Iran inside Iraq, maybe we should have thought about that before letting Bush smash it to pieces.

ISIS, the consequence of the US invasion, took the Sunni portion of Iraq. The only "Iraq" remaining are the Iranian Shiites. Those are the men who will militarily defeat ISIS on the ground and take back the country. They are being supported by and lead by Iranian commanders. Baghdad is now in the pocket of Iran, ally of Russia.

What do you think we should do about it?
Me? Stay home and have some popcorn as we watch Bush's war continue to reshape the Middle East.
I absolutely reject and oppose sending Americans over there to die for nothing.

Strategic importance.

Explain that to us. What is it, why should we care?

 

[zinfamous]

Strategic importance. A general I seen on the news said the same thing. He validated what I was thinking.

You seen him?

 

[zinfamous]

I came, I seen, I conquered.

that is bloody gold

 

[sunzt]

Strategic importance. A general I seen on the news said the same thing. He validated what I was thinking.

What's in Iraq that's so important that we need to have a base there other than to protect troops already in Iraq. We have bases all around the ME that having them right between Iran and Syria seems like they would only be used to protect themselves. I mean, are we trying to conquer the swath from Syria to Iran?

The US should be shifting resources to a potential conflict in Asia and shoring up/finishing our nation building in Afghanistan so we can get out of there.

 

[Jhhnn]

The spin & speculation in the linked Fox piece are fantastic, huh?

I like the way they use the original article as a springboard for that, even link it, realizing that some of the flock won't get past the headline to read the whole thing, let alone the original piece which has a completely different tone.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/milita...acing-calm-inquisitive-centcom-leader/2287507

Nested among quotes from Votel, the general being profiled, the author offers this-

ISIS could survive as an entrenched insurgent force, for example. And if its defeat leaves a power vacuum, Shia militias in Sunni-dominated Iraq — as many as 100,000 troops, many aligned with neighboring Iran — might move in.

Once again, Fox creates a very imaginative & "believable" story out of what really is thin air speculation in the first place.

 

[brycejones]

U But small ball Obozo like's playing with his balls on the green.

q.

Strategic importance. A general I seen on the news said the same thing. He validated what I was thinking.

Like's, seen - John only using the best words.

 

[bshole]

Um, no. They are not a our friend. Want to go that route get NATO involved like what SHOULD have happened a long time ago. But small ball Obozo like's playing with his balls on the green.

Or at least have middle eastern countries finally do something. Like Kuwait, Jordan, UAE. Part of a U.S/middle eastern coalition.

We need a base in Iraq.

Damn you are borrowing from Hillary's playbook. I take it you are voting for her in the next election. Her views appear to dovetail with yours nicely... another 10,000 American boys in body bags with nothing to show for it but more anarchy and more fuel added to the terrorism generator in the Middle East.

Necons.... they keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. Well at least when Iran gets nukes, we will be permanently removed from the Middle East and they can attempt to clean up our mess.

 

[John Connor]

Lot of pacifism in here. But I wouldn't expect anything less given the audience of regular P&N circle jerks. After all, P&N is a regular Crap Factory©.

Iran+Russia is not a joke. We consume oil from these idiots in the middle east. Shouldn't be that way and hopefully it changes. Meanwhile Israel is getting pretty antsy with Iran and now they have Russia flying bombers from their air bases.

Between ISIS, Russia, Iran, North Korea and China, the proverbial shit is going to hit the fan and the next President better not be a damn pacifist idiot like Obozo. The pin prick strikes, the "red line" that was crossed many times already and Russia/Iran flexing their mussels just shows Obozo how he lacks testicular fortitude on the global stage. It's why there have been so many Russian close encounters.

My favorite two quotes:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick."

"Peace through strength."

 

[hal2kilo]

Lot of pacifism in here. But I wouldn't expect anything less given the audience of regular P&N circle jerks. After all, P&N is a regular Crap Factory©.

Iran+Russia is not a joke. We consume oil from these idiots in the middle east. Shouldn't be that way and hopefully it changes. Meanwhile Israel is getting pretty antsy with Iran and now they have Russia flying bombers from their air bases.

Between ISIS, Russia, Iran, North Korea and China, the proverbial shit is going to hit the fan and the next President better not be a damn pacifist idiot like Obozo. The pin prick strikes, the "red line" that was crossed many times already and Russia/Iran flexing their mussels just shows Obozo how he lacks testicular fortitude on the global stage. It's why there have been so many Russian close encounters.

My favorite two quotes:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick."

"Peace through strength."

Hey tough guy, why don't you just go down to your local recruiter and put your money where your mouth is.

 

[nakedfrog]

Lot of pacifism in here. But I wouldn't expect anything less given the audience of regular P&N circle jerks. After all, P&N is a regular Crap Factory©.

I don't think you know what pacifism is.

 

[John Connor]

Hey tough guy, why don't you just go down to your local recruiter and put your money where your mouth is.

Hey shit for brains. I'm too old and have bad health. I kick myself for not joining the Navy when I was 19 and was about to go with the recruiter, but the placement specialist or whatever her position was convinced me not to and go to college. Well, one thing lead to another I didn't waist time going to college and I never did join the Navy. But if I could I would! I would look into radar or radio communications. Something around that.

 

[John Connor]

I don't think you know what pacifism is.

What's so hard about not understanding it?


noun
1.
opposition to war or violence of any kind.
2.
refusal to engage in military activity because of one's principles or beliefs.
3.
the principle or policy that all differences among nations should be adjusted without recourse to war.

 

[hal2kilo]

Got kids old enough to join. Come on down!

 

[sandorski]

The worst/best outcome of that would be that Iran and Saudi Arabia would share a Border. Inevitably they'd go to war.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

holy shit conner, get back to school, learn basic grammar. Logic and reason and common sense are beyond you, I get that, but the grammar, won't someone think of the children reading your tripe?

 

[John Connor]

Got kids old enough to join. Come on down!

I turn 36 this Oct. They still take me despite the missing disk in my back?

Closest I ever came to the military was JROTC. I still remember most of the drill commands. Perhaps I could have entered as a Pfc. I'll never know.

 

[bshole]

I turn 36 this Oct. They still take me despite the missing disk in my back?

Closest I ever came to the military was JROTC. I still remember most of the drill commands. Perhaps I could have entered as a Pfc. I'll never know.

Shit man, you can go as soldier of fortune. It is a target rich environment. Go for it man, be a hero. We are all supporting you in this. Make the Middle East a better place. You can do it!