Probably were formerly Saddam’s.

The problem for us is that because they’re only interested in tribal squabbles they’ll take help from al-Qaeda, or other nasty folks. Al-Qaeda’s wider mission just isn’t their problem.

The Iraqis eventually turned against al-Qaeda because that wider mission became a local problem. This hasn’t happened in Syria yet and there’s no reason it will without another push from outside.

Let’s play association and remember to be honest.

Syria . . . who

The NSA . . . what

Benghazi . . . that fat girl with a robe on

Libya . . . tee hee

Bush . . . tee hee, no wait, I think that’s bad

Obama . . . OMG, do you know him? Can he get me a job at McDonald’s.

If you read the linked article, you would have noted that (at least supposedly) the ones pledging allegiance to al Qaeda are not the groups we’re planning to help and/or arm. The one that is openly supportive of al Qaeda is more of a splinter group and is not as large as some of the others.

Now, the ones we are proposing to aid also probably represent some arm of Islamiscism, bent on making the country a theocracy or at the very least a country with a strong theocratic political influence.

Thank you. My son is safe, and he has good sense. He and people like him of their generation give us reason to hope.

Ymarksakar,

I agree with you about the social justice issues. I believe we are living in a “post 10 commandments” culture. In times past in the western world, even those that didn’t adhere to a specific religion, recognized the wisdom and truth embodied in those laws. I’m a Catholic and like in the secular culture we are outnumbered by the progressives. The priests don’t realize that their adhesion to social justice is predicated on breaking 2 commandments. 1st, “Thou shalt not covet” and then “Thou shalt not steal”. Hopefully there will be an awakening, otherwise challenging times ahead.

I hope your son is safe and that he does not re-up. If anyone should distrust DC it is the rank and file of the armed forces.