We should never have gone in. We should never have stayed. We should never go back.
Lovely idea. If looked at in isolation.
But what do you think the longterm and worldwide repercussions of America suffering such a dreadful and complete defeat in its longest war ever will be? Is it reasonable to expect this will tremendously embolden not only Islamists, but also every other nation and group that resents American domination?
The probable result of ISIS taking Baghdad is a massive slaughter of everybody who tried to work with America while we were there. Is national honor well-served by abandoning them to their fate, simply because we’re tired of dealing with Iraq and want to go home?
IOW, are the probable consequences of NOT going back in worse than those of returning?
I don’t know the answer to that question, and I don’t think anybody does, but it is just foolish to think that Iraq is the main or only issue at this point. America’s tottering credibility internationally is a much bigger issue.