Posted on 12/31/2019 3:28:44 PM PST by robowombat
But it’s just a “protest”.
It’s not much of an “attack”, only the far perimeter was violated. The area is designed to allow that.
Trump sent in a bunch of Devil Dogs to ensure that nothing more damaging happens.
So it’s just another “protest”. After a while the Iraqi authorities will remove them
The interesting thing will be the vote in parliament to kick out US troops.
That’s important.
The next time these animals even think of attacking an American anywhere on the planet, our response should be so swift and so devastating that it will shock them into never wanting to tangle with America again.
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I could not agree more. Power and the willingness to use it is the only thing that is respected. Diplomatic efforts are largely a waste of time in some regions of the world and do nothing to bolster credibility or deter aggression.
Why how convenient, MEMRI only went so far, leaving out the context of why we ordered airstrikes to begin with.
Hmmm... Wonder why we would have done such a thing...
So it’s just another “protest”.
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It is to you, but not to others around the world. They will view it through their own particular lense that is shaped by tribal, religious, and/or regional influences. In other words, they will frame it in a way that reinforces their beliefs and hatred of America.
We often make the costly mistake of viewing things entirely from a western perspective.
Just saw the news broadcast videos... Looks like it’s pretty intense... If more Americans are seriously harmed, it will be crucial to not repeat the mistakes of the past FOUR decades— And this time drop the hammer....
I get your point.
But it just hasn’t gone that far, despite media reports.
The “protestors” are well contained.
Now he’s sent the 82nd Airborne to Kuwait for backup. Trump ain’t letting any denigration of US happen on his watch.
“...Diplomatic efforts are largely a waste of time in some regions of the world and do nothing to bolster credibility or deter aggression....”
Exactly. That’s why immediately after the 9/11 attack, the POTUS should have had a world-wide news conference and stated: “Today were attacked by Islam but tomorrow we will be returning the deed. In the next 48 hours, two islamic cities will be MOAB’ed to nothing. The choice of what two cities rests with Islam. IF we do not hear back as to what two cities to bomb within 24 hours from this minute, then we will bomb Mecca and Medina. We’re waiting for your call. Have a nice jiiad.”
THAT is the kind of response the evil SOBs understand. Anything less is as you stated above.
I look for Iran to launch a missile at Israel to try to get the Sunni’s to joing the Shi’ite’s against a common enemy.
When that happens, Israel should blow up the mosque on the Temple Mount and tell Iran it was a good shot.
That is a great idea. I would add a cockleburr every two inches with the whole thing soaked in bear-spray.
I’d surely love it we woke up and saw the Donald had tweeted something to the effect of:
“Those are some really nice oil refineries you have there, President Rouhani. It would be a real shame if they all blew up...” @realDonaldTrump
Agree!
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