Do you support land invasion against ISIS?

[rambone]

Seems like a lot of people around here are really passionate about Iraqi politics.

Now, the President is seeking a Congressional "war powers" bill to put boots on the ground to fight ISIS. Is this what you want?

See poll.


Obama to Seek War Power Bill From Congress, to Fight ISIS | New York Times

 

[JollyMon]

Didn't our dear leader say a few months ago ISIS was the JV squad and no need for boots on the ground?

 

[HoughMade]

Not without a commitment to unqualified victory...a foreign concept since 1945.

....so no.

 

[Super Bee]

Nope. .

 

[tsm]

I support our guys holding outside the free-fire zone and, after the carpet bombing and Puff gunships finish with the area, sending them in to shoot the survivors. Move and repeat.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I could get behind some limited boots on the ground... But not a large scale police action. Direct assult for a known objective only.

 

[T.Lex]

Did I miss the part where the "invasion" furthers a coherent, comprehensive American foreign policy? A description of how it furthers America's interests?

I mean, I could get behind it for several reasons. It would be helpful if our leader could articulate his own reasons.

 

[rambone]

I support our guys holding outside the free-fire zone and, after the carpet bombing and Puff gunships finish with the area, sending them in to shoot the survivors. Move and repeat.

Ok that is definitely in the "Yes" category.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Now, the President is seeking a Congressional "war powers" bill to put boots on the ground to fight ISIS. Is this what you want?

Good grief, no. I want the undermining for the reason ISIL exists. Destroy their reason to fight and we have no enemy and we have no need to send 19 year olds into intractable wars.

 

[PistolBob]

Maybe...once we have a new Commander in Chief...but right now? NO

 

[zippy23]

I see only one way to win it. Go at it as hard as possible, no rules, no limitations. Eradicate this threat for good. Get it over with so the world can move on. Will this happen? Of course not!! This country has lost its will to actually fight and win a war. There are too many people now that live in their bubble and dont care one bit what happens over there. They honestly dont think it will ever affect them. If these people are allowed to become huge and control the middle east, it will be horrible for every single country on the earth. We either take care of it now and great cost, or let it ride and pay the ultimate cost.

 

[Classic]

I see only one way to win it. Go at it as hard as possible, no rules, no limitations. Eradicate this threat for good. Get it over with so the world can move on. Will this happen? Of course not!! This country has lost its will to actually fight and win a war. There are too many people now that live in their bubble and dont care one bit what happens over there. They honestly dont think it will ever affect them. If these people are allowed to become huge and control the middle east, it will be horrible for every single country on the earth. We either take care of it now and great cost, or let it ride and pay the ultimate cost.

This is exactly the way I see it.

 

[HoughMade]

This is exactly the way I see it.

Me too....and since that won't happen, I voted "no".

 

[IndyGunworks]

Me too....and since that won't happen, I voted "no".

So you meant YES, but only on certain terms... Still a yes you would support grounds troops, but only under certain conditions. I think a lot of the "no" votes are like that. I almost voted no on the same concept, but in the end its a pretty black and white question, so I put yes, and then explained what I would like to see should ground troops be sent.

 

[mrjarrell]

There should be boots on the ground, but there's no reason they need to be American boots and feet. Let the regional actors go and do the stomping for once. We're not the world police, nor should we be. It's past time for Turkey, Jordan, Saudi, the UAE and all the other regionals, (Israel included) to get their **** together and send THEIR people into harms way for once.

 

[ViperJock]

Yes, but only if we have political will and ROEs to allow our warriors to win.

 

[hornadylnl]

So, reality being what it is, there's basically no support for our boots on the ground in Iraq. If who our president happens to be factors into whether we should go to war or not, I say that plays heavily into just how much of a threat ISIS really is.

 

[printcraft]

Boots on the ground? ..... NO
(a little vague of a question, as current political mindset stands.... no)

Missiles in the air to diminish the ability of Daesh to project power? .... YES

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

I have no problem saying that I don't have nearly enough knowledge of the situation to answer that question.

 

[IndyGunworks]

So, reality being what it is, there's basically no support for our boots on the ground in Iraq. If who our president happens to be factors into whether we should go to war or not, I say that plays heavily into just how much of a threat ISIS really is.

I agree... If its important enough to send US citizens in to put their lives on the line to fight, its important enough to not matter who the POTUS is.