You poor dumb, deluded, ignorant bastards. ISIS has far more money, organization, and tech savy than any other terrorist organization, including Al Qaida. They have the intent and means to cause harm to the west. They are actively recruiting from around the world, including anyone from disenfranchised Muslims to angry misfits in America. Their recruitment means, as well as their communications in general, transcend borders. With social media ISIS can reach into your child's room and exert influence while you are screwing the babysitter in the adjoining room.
I vote Republican and am conservative. I should not have to point this out. However, I notice that there are a lot of ignorant people here with the sensibilities of fat, Midwestern, stupid housewives. Make no mistake: Obama is a scumbag who is in over his head. Nonetheless, we have got to destroy ISIS. Maintaining our national security compels this conclusion.
Some misguided person replied to one of my earlier posts with the query "how is it in our national security interests to go to war and make everyone mad at us?" This is paraphrased, of course. I got news for you: the Shia and Sunni are already our enemies. Further, PC is not needed in dire times. Rather, decisive action furthering our national security interests are needed. The author of said query is, like Obama, obviously in over his or her head.
This is not necessarily to say that I am 100% behind Obama. Chances are that Obama will **** this up. If we decide to use force, then the force should be overwhelming and decisive. If it is only half -assed (you know, Obama style) then we probably should consider staying home.
It is plainly idiotic to suggest that we not act on the ISIS threat and just hope for the best. This threat affects us. To suggest that we not act and, thus, leave our security in the hands of the regional powers is the height of stupidity.
Hunker down with your heads in the sand if you like. However, times have changed. With today's technology someone on the other side of the world can now reach out and touch us at any time. Do you not get that? Are you THAT ******* dense?