The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

[GrinCDXX]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

I've been critical of your posts in the past, Bob, for being overly vague, but I appreciate that you took a shot at it, and humor never hurts. I have to ask, though, what government do you believe were our allies in late 2008 but are now our enemies as a result of Obama's policies (or, as you say, lack of policies) ? And what positive relationships did we enjoy in late 2008 that have gone sour under Obama--and what is your evidence of that? What are the facts upon which you base your conclusions?

Careful. There are some on here who feel persecuted when they are asked to be reasonably specific in their criticism and to support it with facts.

[burd]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Obama's whole approach to the Middle East has left our traditional allies in the region wondering what the U.S. is thinking and whether we are an ally to be trusted. He's managed to make more enemies while also undermining what positive relationships we have in the region. He made a mess from the get go, making a visit to the Middle East early in his first term and pointedly skipping visiting our closest ally, Israel. It's hard to criticize Obama's policies in the region when he doesn't really seem to have any. So, I call trick question on you!

I've been critical of your posts in the past, Bob, for being overly vague, but I appreciate that you took a shot at it, and humor never hurts. I have to ask, though, what government do you believe were our allies in late 2008 but are now our enemies as a result of Obama's policies (or, as you say, lack of policies) ? And what positive relationships did we enjoy in late 2008 that have gone sour under Obama--and what is your evidence of that? What are the facts upon which you base your conclusions?

[MinnesotaNorthStar]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Forget the A-10. Let's just battle ISIS with ISIS and be done with them.

I think we should use ISIS

[SJHovey]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Saw a post/tweet that US is sending the A-10 to the ISIS/L conflict. Looking for an article to confirm.

Forget the A-10. Let's just battle ISIS with ISIS and be done with them.

[Bob Gray]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelarious, Bob. Top notch.

Hilarious isn't the first word I'd use to describe Obama's Middle East approach, but this is USCHO, so no surprise really.

[ScoobyDoo]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Obama's whole approach to the Middle East has left our traditional allies in the region wondering what the U.S. is thinking and whether we are an ally to be trusted. He's managed to make more enemies while also undermining what positive relationships we have in the region. He made a mess from the get go, making a visit to the Middle East early in his first term and pointedly skipping visiting our closest ally, Israel. It's hard to criticize Obama's policies in the region when he doesn't really seem to have any. So, I call trick question on you!

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelarious, Bob. Top notch.

[joecct]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Saw a post/tweet that US is sending the A-10 to the ISIS/L conflict. Looking for an article to confirm.

[Slap Shot]

Ok

[Bob Gray]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

OK, Bob. Tell us what you think is the most serious harm Obama is responsible for in Iraq and what specific policy advanced by someone identifiable would have created a better outcome and why. That should be like shooting fish in a barrel for you, as I'm sure there are many to choose from.

Obama's whole approach to the Middle East has left our traditional allies in the region wondering what the U.S. is thinking and whether we are an ally to be trusted. He's managed to make more enemies while also undermining what positive relationships we have in the region. He made a mess from the get go, making a visit to the Middle East early in his first term and pointedly skipping visiting our closest ally, Israel. It's hard to criticize Obama's policies in the region when he doesn't really seem to have any. So, I call trick question on you!

[Bob Gray]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

This was posted by an adult.

Incisive as ever.

[Slap Shot]

I don't recall making such an agreement, but I know we're not supposed to question and debate things or we're just considered backward. All hail the one unified voice!

This was posted by an adult.

[burd]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Obama responsible for anything? Now there's a novel concept.

OK, Bob. Tell us what you think is the most serious harm Obama is responsible for in Iraq and what specific policy advanced by someone identifiable would have created a better outcome and why. That should be like shooting fish in a barrel for you, as I'm sure there are many to choose from.

[FreshFish]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

You will be.

No he won't. When he gets that old, Obamacare will have evolved to require mandatory euthanasia by age 75.


Do I really need a 'sarcasm alert' for that one?

[ScoobyDoo]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

Shiites and Sunnis have been at war with each other for over 1,200 years, and yet somehow it is Bush's fault that they cannot get along with each other today?


Religious wars in the Middle East have been going on for far longer. 3,500 years or more. Yet that is Bush's fault too?

Pottery Barn RULE. Hello? You break it, you own it. Bush broke it.

[FreshFish]

Re: The Global War on Terror 5.0: Putin on the Risk

He's responsible for falling for this ISIS BS and going to war again. Afghanistan, Iraq, and the overall instability of the ENTIRE Middle East is on Bush.

Shiites and Sunnis have been at war with each other for over 1,200 years, and yet somehow it is Bush's fault that they cannot get along with each other today?


Religious wars in the Middle East have been going on for far longer. 3,500 years or more. Yet that is Bush's fault too?