Saddam's Revenge: Islamic State Reportedly On Baghdad’s Outskirts After Week Of Victories

[deltex1]

Nouri al-Maliki refused to extend the Bush/Cheney SOFA - and told American forces to leave. That left Nouri al-Maliki in charge of Iraq - so how can Obama be blamed for Maliki's incompetence?

First Bush the man the left loves to insult was able to what Obama couldn't get a SOFA agreement with Maliki how is that possible? Let's look at it before he became President Obama candidate Obama made it clear if he was elected he would get out of Iraq he opposed and voted against the Iraq war fine that was his right he also opposed the surge strategy also his right as a candidate for President he consistently called Iraq the wrong war the unnecessary war and repeated his pledge to get out does anyone notice the Obama pattern here? This brings us back to the question how was Bush able to get a SOFA agreement with Maliki while Obama couldn't when you look at Obama's past stands on Iraq the answer is very simple he never really wanted one.

Maliki musta been a racist.

 

[TooTall]

Saddam got fucked. Now the people who fucked him are getting fucked - including by many of Saddam's former commanders and officers who now fight for ISIS. Hence, Saddam's revenge.

You really should learn more.

And your lack of perspective leads one to believe you obviously care not at all for humanity.

Saddam kept the lid on that cesspool of sectarian tribal idiots. If Saddam were still in power - there would be no ISIS in Iraq.

Ah, the wonderful magic of revisionist history and hindsight.

You know naught what would have been. Nobody does.

Saddam was an evil bastard. He used WMD on the Kurds (yes, WMD), invaded Kuwait, and oppressed his people, and his sons put the opposition through wood chippers.

But hey, if you think more highly of Saddam than Bush 43, go for it. Expose yourself.

What else ya got???

Well, no one would know more about "revisionist history" than a Republican now would they?

But it is pure bullshit to say that no one knows what would have been had Bush not decided to invade Iraq.

One thing for certain, we would not have the thousands of lives wasted and the trillions of dollars wasted. After that, who gives a flying fuck.

As to that "freedom" thing you are so concerned with. I can really tell from the recent actions of both the Iraqis and the others of the region that "freedom" is not very important to them. Following Allah seems to be the driving force in their lives. Well that and killing infidels. Like you.

Now if you want to waste your time and possibly your life bringing Iraqi's freedom, get your ass back over there and let us know how successful you are. My bet is you will be less successful this time than the last time you were there but don't let that stop you from going.

According to the weapons inspectors and others that were knowledgeable about Iraq, Saddam had the capability to resume his production of WMD's as soon as the sanctions being imposed by the UN were relaxed. I am sure you liberals would have seen to that in no time.

Who do you suppose he would have used them on?

 

[TooTall]

Nouri al-Maliki refused to extend the Bush/Cheney SOFA - and told American forces to leave. That left Nouri al-Maliki in charge of Iraq - so how can Obama be blamed for Maliki's incompetence?

No, actually it came out Maliki was willing to extend sofa. Another liberal lie.

Yes, Maliki was willing to extend SOFA - if Obama allowed American troops to be subject to Iraqi law. Would you have wanted that for our troops? Why do you hate our troops?

American troops are always subject to the laws of a country they are in.

 

[Lakhota]

YES!

 

[HenryBHough]

If they enter the city with a ceremonial march you can be sure Our Kenyan President will be there to welcome them.

 

[initforme]

The Mideast is a lost cause and any further effort to make it into anything else will be in vain. If the Russians couldn't make any progress what makes any sane person think otherwise? If Iraq isn't going to stand up for itself then so be it.

 

[Lakhota]

The Mideast is a lost cause and any further effort to make it into anything else will be in vain. If the Russians couldn't make any progress what makes any sane person think otherwise? If Iraq isn't going to stand up for itself then so be it.

I agree - but the Bushes really destabilized the region.

 

[Jroc]

YES!

Obama's great achievement...

 

[thanatos144]

What a ignorant op

 

[OKTexas]

IRBIL, IRAQ — Islamic State militants have taken control of key cities in Iraq’s western province of Anbar and have begun to besiege one of the country’s largest military bases in a weeklong offensive that’s brought them within artillery range of Baghdad.

The Islamic State and its tribal allies have dominated Anbar since a surprise offensive last December, but this week’s push was particularly worrisome, because for the first time this year Islamist insurgents were reported to have become a major presence in Abu Ghraib, the last Anbar town on the outskirts of the capital.

“Daash is openly operating inside Abu Ghraib,” according to an Iraqi
soldier, who used a common Arabic term for the Islamic State. “I was at the 10th Division base there two days ago, and the soldiers cannot leave or patrol,” he said, asking that he be identified only as Hossam because Iraqi soldiers are barred from speaking with foreign reporters. “Daash controls the streets.”

The biggest concern for Western military advisers was the report that Islamic State militants were moving freely in Abu Ghraib, which controls the western approaches to Baghdad from Anbar, Jordan and Syria. Its loss would severely limit the Iraqi government’s ability to send reinforcements to a small number of bases in Anbar that remain in government control, including at Ramadi and Haditha as well as Asad air base, which lies north of Ramadi.

Already, Islamic State forces’ influence stretches from Fallujah through Abu Ghraib to Yusufiya, Baghdad’s westernmost suburb. So far, the highway that links those locations remains in government hands, as does the infamous Abu Ghraib prison, where U.S. soldiers abused Iraqi prisoners in the early years of the Iraq War. But while the government has dispatched more soldiers to reinforce its hold on the highway, the Islamic State’s control of the surrounding areas makes the government’s hold appear tenuous.

“If the Iraqis are unable to regain control of this area, this has the makings of a disaster,” said the Irbil-based coalition diplomat.

More: Islamic State reportedly on Baghdad's outskirts after week of victories - McClatchy DC

Abu Ghraib? Gee, that place sounds familiar.

Not sadams revenge, maobamas fuck up. He had 5 years to negotiate a SOFA and couldn't get it done. He is the only one to blame for ISIS in Iraq. Carry on with the BS and hand wringing, blaming everyone except your boy.

 

[Oldstyle]

Are you an ISIS cheerleader these days Lakhota?

I simply like to remind right-wingers who created this mess.

Sorry, Sparky but "this mess" has been totally created by Barack Obama. When he took office Iraq was stable. In six years of "Leading From Behind" Barry has managed to almost lose Iraq completely to a terrorist "nation".

 

[Oldstyle]

The Mideast is a lost cause and any further effort to make it into anything else will be in vain. If the Russians couldn't make any progress what makes any sane person think otherwise? If Iraq isn't going to stand up for itself then so be it.

So be it? So you're writing off the entire Middle East? Turning it all over to Islamic extremists to form a Caliphate?

Do you not grasp the fact that ISIS won't be stopping if they DO conquer the Middle East? Do you not understand that they want to remove all non-believers from the earth? Those same people that just soaked a man trapped in a cage with gasoline and lit him on fire...want to come here and pay YOU a visit. Pardon me for being blunt...BUT GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS!!!

 

[Yarddog]

Are you an ISIS cheerleader these days Lakhota?

I simply like to remind right-wingers who created this mess.

Sure, left wingers/ right wingers..... thats what you care about. when you blame RWs for everything your only talking in half truths and part truths, Right Wingers didnt create Radical Islam, their desire to rule the world has been around for centuries, they tried to take Europe once before. early 19th century 1.5 million christian Armenians Slaughtered by Muslim turks,.... just like what your seeing done right now by ISIS. That by the way had nothing to do with Israel, just a continuation of the same mindset you see going on now. Looks like your aplauding it as well