An excellent piece by someone who's been there. I totally agree that we simply cannot put troops into active operations the locals must defend themselves and build their own governments. Read more @ http://marinevetforfreedom.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/a-hard-truth-on-iraq/
Yes, well, if you hadn't embarked on a pointless war in the first place you wouldn't have to be worrying about the hopeless disaster you created, would you? Iraq was a functioning nation until NATO destroyed it; and now, somehow, it's up to the Iraqis to rebuild because you want to wash your hands of the mess? 'Not our problem'; is that what you're telling us?
I have been saying this for months.. The Arabs need this victory and to prove to themselves that they can successfully combat these renegade extremists.........
