In spending a career in the military, I got to experience, first hand, the questionable leadership of both Jimmy Carter and ‘Slick Willie’ Clinton. And now in witnessing, fortunately, this time, from the sidelines, that same level of incompetence on the part of Barry, I’m led to only one conclusion, that modern day Democrats are incapable of being leaders. And if more proof is needed, it came just yesterday in the form of Barry’s statement that he’s going to need several days to figure out how the United States will help Iraq deal with a militant insurgency. But, of course, he immediately ruled out the sending of troops and said that any intervention would be contingent on Iraqi leaders becoming more involved. By the time Barry finally figures out what to do, it’ll be too late to do anything. Which, I’m quite sure, is exactly what’s he’s hoping for.
And yet we’re now supposed to believe that the Pentagon is busy preparing a range of options for Barry to choose from, supposedly including air strikes. The actions are aimed at helping Iraq counter the terrorists of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, a group Barry himself described as "vicious" and a "terrorist organization" that could eventually pose a threat to Americans. Barry said Iraqi leaders will need to set aside sectarian differences to deal with the threat, and said the United States would engage in "intensive diplomacy" in the region in an effort to prevent the situation from worsening. Barry told reporters at the White House, "The United States is not simply going to involve itself in a military action in the absence of a political plan by the Iraqis that gives us some assurance that they are prepared to work together."
Barry said he would consult with Congress in coming days. His fellow Democrats, of course, are reluctant, to say the least, to allow boots on the ground in Iraq. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee said, "It is important to remember that military force alone cannot bring peace." Meanwhile, Republicans have been critical, accusing Barry of dithering on Iraq. California Republican Ed Royce, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said, "We shouldn't have boots on the ground, but we need to be hitting these columns of terrorists marching on Baghdad with drones now." RINOs John McCain and Lindsey Graham, have also called for air strikes. In a joint statement they said, "This is a moment to deal ISIS a crippling blow, when they are over-stretched and least prepared for it."
We’re told the United States stepped up its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support this week at Baghdad's request, according to Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby. Some surveillance drones have been collecting data on rebel movements. Kirby declined to explicitly say whether the Pentagon was confident the Iraqi security forces could hold Baghdad. He said, "We were surprised and disappointed by the poor performance of some Iraqi security force units up in the north. I'd be less than honest if I said that that performance instilled a lot of confidence. It didn't." A U.S. counterterrorism official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said ISIS appeared well positioned to keep the territory it has captured if it maintains the support Sunnis in the areas it has occupied and absent a major counteroffensive.
We’re supposed to believe Barry when he says he’s concerned that ISIS could try to overrun Shi'ite sacred sites, creating sectarian conflicts "that could be very hard to stamp out." The rebels are Sunni Muslims and the Baghdad government of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is dominated by Shi'ites. Barry said, "This is a regional problem, and it is going to be a long-term problem. And what we're going to have to do is combine selective actions by our military to make sure that we're going after terrorists who could harm our personnel overseas or eventually hit the homeland." Barry said he wanted to review intelligence on the situation in Iraq so that any U.S. actions are "targeted, they are precise, and they are going to have an effect." He noted that the U.S. has already "poured a lot of money into these Iraqi security forces."
I think it fair to say that Barry could not be less interested in the troubles brewing in Iraq. Much higher on Barry’s list of priorities, than the possibility that Iraq is now headed toward complete collapse, is being able to head off to California for a long weekend rest and relaxation. A weekend that is scheduled to include a little golf, another commencement and, of course, another fundraiser. Because the truth of the matter is that when it comes to events such as those now taking place in Iraq, neither Barry, nor any of those with whom he has chosen to surround himself, has any idea of what to do. All he knows for sure is that he will not be sending troops, that would be bad politically. But Barry’s disinterest regarding the deteriorating situation in Iraq only serves to makes matters all the more precarious and dangerous for everyone concerned.
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