[GeronL]

Obama does not want to destroy ISIS, he wants to manage it

[mrsmel]

Hope this is taken in the spirit in which it is meant-but of course the media will now report on rising American outrage, now that the violence is touching their own, so to speak.

it didn't matter when it was a mere ambassador and three protectors of America, nor the Christians they've crucified and beheaded, etc. No, they didn't see American being on fire over that.

[Darksheare]

“This is beyond anything that we’ve seen,” said Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, “ISIL is as sophisticated and well-funded as any group that we have seen.”

Yeah, especially when you funnel U.S. taxpayer money to it via Benghazi etc and arm it, idiot!
But remember, it’s “smart power”!
Wrap up Hagel, Obama, Jarret, McCain et al and hand them over to Isis.

[Fungi]

“While President Obama may not have a strategy yet for Syria, his strategy in Iraq is succeeding.” You're kidding me. If the strategy was succeeding, there would be no ISIS.

[Lurker]

“his strategy in Iraq is succeeding”

Pat is now completely round the bend. Gibbering, drooling, giggling round the bend.

[skeeter]

U.S. policy should be designed to do the maximum damage to ISIS and the least damage to us.

Pretty much common sense.

Allen West said as much while covering for Hannity today. There is much than can be done, short of risking more American lives, to reduce ISIS to the point local forces can exterminate them.

[MasterGunner01]

Who would want to be in the American military and have to go to war with Obamination as C-in-C? What military man trusts this president to have his back? He is manifestly demonstrated he is not qualified. Obamination has demonstrated he his an ally of our Muslim enemies. Our POTUS [and his brain, Valerie Jarrett] are enemy combatants. They are traitors and unfit for National Command Authority.

[Forgotten Amendments]

Though undeniably evil, the men of ISIS are not stupid. And our reaction is playing directly into their hand.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

This was how grownups reacted back in the 20th Century.

People like Lindsey Graham (& a lot of FReepers) who use the term "existential threat" about these cave dwellers belong in mental hospitals. Instead, they are taken seriously and America is over.

[Mariner]

" The region which is now threatened by Soviet troops in Afghanistan is of great strategic importance: It contains more than two-thirds of the world's exportable oil. The Soviet effort to dominate Afghanistan has brought Soviet military forces to within 300 miles of the Indian Ocean and close to the Straits of Hormuz, a waterway through which most of the world's oil must flow. The Soviet Union is now attempting to consolidate a strategic position, therefore, that poses a grave threat to the free movement of Middle East oil.

This situation demands careful thought, steady nerves, and resolute action, not only for this year but for many years to come. It demands collective efforts to meet this new threat to security in the Persian Gulf and in Southwest Asia. It demands the participation of all those who rely on oil from the Middle East and who are concerned with global peace and stability. And it demands consultation and close cooperation with countries in the area which might be threatened.

Meeting this challenge will take national will, diplomatic and political wisdom, economic sacrifice, and, of course, military capability. We must call on the best that is in us to preserve the security of this crucial region.

Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force.

Jimmy Carter SOU before Congress Jan 23rd, 1980.

Also known as the Carter Doctrine.

Somebody needs to ask Obama and all in his cabinet, every day...:

Does the Carter Doctrine remain US policy?