The presence of the US in Iraq has been a catalyst for a huge surge in Iranian power in the region and the US’s aiding of al-Nursra aligned “rebels” was the catalyst for the rise of ISIS, so I say why don’t we get the fuck out.
How would we feel if another country had troops here? I'm no fan of terrorists and don't support negotiation but at some point, you have to ask is what you're doing making things better or worse in the long term.
Did I hear him say we are keeping 2500 troops over there though?
In both Iraq and Afghanistan?
They'll have to send/keep some people there at least for some time -- withdrawals don't happen overnight.
I'm ok with keeping a small, and I reiterate, SMALL force in these countries. It actually has multiple benefits.
Keeps Iran from trying to expand (especially in Iraq)
It allows us to maintain a presence in case we need to come back (like in Iraq when ISIS rose up and almost overthrew the Iraqi government)
As long as the troops we send are there strictly for peacekeeping purposes, then I don't mind the small presence. But no more combat troops.
The presence of the US in Iraq has been a catalyst for a huge surge in Iranian power in the region and the US’s aiding of al-Nursra aligned “rebels” was the catalyst for the rise of ISIS, so I say why don’t we get the fuck out.
How would we feel if another country had troops here? I'm no fan of terrorists and don't support negotiation but at some point, you have to ask is what you're doing making things better or worse in the long term.
No. Us not confronting Iran is leading to Iran power growth.
If Iran or ISIS wants to take over a bunch of sandy shitholes then let them.
Yeah just let the Islamic caliphate form again. That worked great in history 👏
All troops are combat troops. Withdrawals take time and don't happen all at once.
Why? I don't give a shit if ISIS wants to run the desert.
Dummies like you dont know your history.
10 years ago or 1000 years ago.
Your ignorance about the caliphate is showing
Apparently withdrawals don't happen over 18 years either.
Not when certain people are in charge, no. But there are things that have to be wrapped up with any withdrawal, and it doesn't happen over-night.
How many are currently in Iraq and Afghanistan?
In the range of 5200-3500. We are in another draw down that started this summer.
2500 seems like....too many.
And private mercenaries and contractors from Black Water and similar companies etc.
2500 is a brigade. That's essentially nothing.
(Edit: used battalion, should have said brigade.)
Then bring them home.