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Destroying ISIS May Take Years, U.S. Officials Say
NYT ^ | By ERIC SCHMITT, MICHAEL R. GORDON and HELENE COOPER | SEPT. 7, 2014

Posted on 09/07/2014 9:00:21 PM PDT by sunmars

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is preparing to carry out a campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria that may take three years to complete, requiring a sustained effort that could last until after President Obama has left office, according to senior administration officials.

The first phase, an air campaign with nearly 145 airstrikes in the past month, is already underway to protect ethnic and religious minorities and American diplomatic, intelligence and military personnel, and their facilities, as well as to begin rolling back ISIS gains in northern and western Iraq.

The next phase, which would begin sometime after Iraq forms a more inclusive government, scheduled this week, is expected to involve an intensified effort to train, advise or equip the Iraqi military, Kurdish fighters and possibly members of Sunni tribes. Continue reading the main story Related Coverage

A Kurdish fighter near a checkpoint west of Erbil, Iraq, on Sunday. In Anbar Province, control of the Haditha Dam was at stake. U.S. Launches New Airstrikes on ISIS to Protect Dam in IraqSEPT. 7, 2014 With Schools Doubling as Shelters in Northern Iraq, Classes WaitSEPT. 7, 2014 Times Topic: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

The final, toughest and most politically controversial phase of the operation — destroying the terrorist army in its sanctuary inside Syria — might not be completed until the next administration. Indeed, some Pentagon planners envision a military campaign lasting at least 36 months. Mr. Obama will use a speech to the nation on Wednesday to make his case for launching a United States-led offensive against Sunni militants gaining ground in the Middle East, seeking to rally support for a broad military mission while reassuring the public that he is not plunging American forces into another Iraq war.

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This is about to destroy Obama's Presidency.........You were warned about your actions consequences.....You didn't listen.
1 posted on 09/07/2014 9:00:21 PM PDT by sunmars
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“Especially since we’re on their side” they added.


2 posted on 09/07/2014 9:02:31 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself.)
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That’s because the Feds don’t want to kill them.


3 posted on 09/07/2014 9:02:50 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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may take three years

Translation: This cannot be expected to be completed by the time Obama leaves office. However, the next administration will be given 6 months -- if they can't fix it by then, I guess they are total failures.

4 posted on 09/07/2014 9:03:38 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy ("Harvey Dent, can we trust him?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBsdV--kLoQ)
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Lead follow or get out of the way


5 posted on 09/07/2014 9:05:32 PM PDT by morphing libertarian
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To: sunmars

The problem is bigger than ISIS and it won’t be solved any time soon.


6 posted on 09/07/2014 9:06:47 PM PDT by RC one (Militarized law enforcement is just a nice way of saying martial law enforcement.)
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To: RC one

I thought Obama didn’t want it destroyed but “managed”


7 posted on 09/07/2014 9:07:29 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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Years?

A moabist proposal

Massive Ordinance Air Blast, aka "Mother of all bombs"

Anytime ISIS scum gather in great numbers.

8 posted on 09/07/2014 9:09:27 PM PDT by WilliamofCarmichael (If modern America's Man on Horseback is out there, Get on the damn horse already!)
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Media First ... Then ISIS

Cut the Snakes head off ... then Bury it, mark the spot so you don’t step on it.

Move on

TT


9 posted on 09/07/2014 9:09:38 PM PDT by TexasTransplant (Idiocracy used to just be a Movie... Live every day as your last...one day you will be right)
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Bring it on . Ready ? Let’s roll

I know a whole lot of Marines that are ready to take names .


10 posted on 09/07/2014 9:10:40 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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The Russians understood the dynamic in Syria from the beginning. They knew if nearby Syria became dominated by Islamists, it would become a base and haven for the jihadists who are causing mayhem in southern Russia. It is now known that the leadership of ISIS and its most barbaric jihadists are often from Chechnya. The Russians want them killed in Iraq and Syria before they return to Russia. Same concern of European and American security people. Pity that relations with Russia under Obama have soured to the point where joint efforts against ISIS are not possible. Also apity that the US has a President who is deeply conflicted about ordering infidel, white, Christian pilots to bomb dark skinned Muslim jihadists however barbaric they may be.


11 posted on 09/07/2014 9:11:04 PM PDT by allendale
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To: sunmars; blueyon; KitJ; T Minus Four; xzins; CMS; The Sailor; ab01; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; ...

Active Duty ping.


12 posted on 09/07/2014 9:12:21 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Resist in place.)
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To: WilliamofCarmichael

This should really only take about 30 minutes. Once they see the Bright Light of Freedom (20 megatons’ worth)...


13 posted on 09/07/2014 9:27:03 PM PDT by castlebrew (Gun Control means hitting where you're aiming!))
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Obama is only pretending to fight IS. He’s actually all for it. And apparently so are all the military political hacks and all the appointees who work for him.


14 posted on 09/07/2014 9:40:26 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (Liberals were raised by women or wimps. And they're all stupid.)
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ISLAM is the problem....As long as it exists....


15 posted on 09/07/2014 9:44:45 PM PDT by Dallas59
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Thomas Jefferson and Richard III were fighting these murderous bastards. They aren’t going away on 0bamas’s handy political time schedule.


16 posted on 09/07/2014 9:45:04 PM PDT by Gritty (To remain free, a people need the spirit of liberty. Once lost, there's no easy roads back.-Mk Steyn)
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To: VerySadAmerican

Don’t forget that Brennan was a Bush1 appointee as a Muslim Saudi ‘runner’ and now the guy heads up the CIA. However, he is not the only wolf in the top of government such as the Muslims that form the top Obama circle of advisors. Throw into the mix the likes of Jarrett and Axelrods and the USA was/is being prepared to be stewed.


17 posted on 09/07/2014 9:55:53 PM PDT by noinfringers2
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Yep. Now stand by to be attacked by BushBots.


18 posted on 09/07/2014 10:02:55 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (Liberals were raised by women or wimps. And they're all stupid.)
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To: sunmars

...it’ll never be destroyed if we keep electing socialists.

We’ll just have to learn to live with the occasional bombing. :)


19 posted on 09/07/2014 10:08:08 PM PDT by Tzimisce
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Wow, a whole 145 strikes since they started bombing ISIS. The First Gulf War, one thousand sorties the first night. We all know this admin is not serious about confronting ISIS and is engaged in limited strikes just to get themselves through the current news cycle until its not the top story anymore. I really loath the bozo’s in this admin more than I hated the Clinton bozo’s.


20 posted on 09/07/2014 10:48:34 PM PDT by mikefive (RLTW)
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