And I agree on something.
Well sort of.
he is quoted as saying he is opposed to putting American boots on the ground in the ongoing fight against Islamic Terrorists throughout the Middle East and in many parts of Africa.
He does not specifically say the word ‘Islamic’ and it is thus often difficult to know who in fact he believes the enemy to be – but whoever he may secretly think they are – he is opposed to fighting them toe to toe – so to speak.
And, so do I.
If America does in fact do that for those countries affected, any gains made will be short term and will quickly dissolve over time – as they have wherever the US occupies countries however good their initial intentions have been.
Success will only come from the active participation of those affected countries – working hand in glove with the States and its other western allies.
The affected countries have to supply the needed boots on the ground with the international force of outside countries providing support from sea and air.
It can also include – in some cases – temporary boots on the ground via special forces and here is where the little guy and I part company.
Special could be very effective in assisting affected countries in ridding specific areas of the plight of ISIS and their ilk.
This will only work though if it is done selectively – in and quickly out. If it is overdone – it will amount to de facto occupation and will allow the host countries to sit back and let the Americans do it.
Success will only come when the affected countries get and stay involved.
As I see it…
‘K.D. Galagher’
