Are we on the hook for cleaning up Syria?

COL Lee Flemming — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 02:09:36 -0400

The worlds newest pauper state is bound to come looking for a handout sooner or later... I think this devestation could break us!

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Sep 25 at 2016 2:14 AM

TSgt Joe C. — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 02:14:56 -0400

It wouldn't surprise me if we do COL Lee Flemming

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 25 at 2016 3:00 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 03:00:46 -0400

I know where we can get a couple hundred million that a certain politician finagled as Sec of State.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 25 at 2016 3:02 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 03:02:24 -0400

Would we rather have Russia or Iran do it?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 25 at 2016 3:02 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 03:02:28 -0400

Hell no. Send the bill to ISIS. Who's owing to pay for all our ordinance? Take 3 oil fields out of petty cash.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2016 6:26 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 06:26:45 -0400

If we don't at least have a hand in the post conflict era in Syria you can be assured that other countries, groups, and/or factions will, and we will most likely not be happy with who ends up gaining influence. Politically, I think that an Arab nation or coalition needs to be the face of this effort with the US in an advisory role and offering financial and logistic support. The safest route for us would I think would be to get Jordan to take lead. They have a vested security interest in the stability of Syria, they are a strong US ally, and they are looking to expand their influence.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 25 at 2016 9:45 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 09:45:54 -0400

Probably so. The sad part is we will be handing the check to Bashir Assad.

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Sep 25 at 2016 9:47 AM

Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 09:47:12 -0400

The Costs of War are unimaginable. I recall former V.P. Cheney claiming that the Iraq war would pay for itself. Again the conceit of the human race knows no bounds.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 25 at 2016 9:54 AM

SGT David T. — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 09:54:06 -0400

I don't think we any obligation to do so. The only way I see us doing it, is if it is in the government's perceived self interest to do so.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2016 11:00 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 11:00:12 -0400

No. Have at it Putin.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Sep 25 at 2016 1:55 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 13:55:59 -0400

Why would we be? Last I heard ISIS and their own Govt. is at fault there.
As for volunteering to pay for it.....Vote Trump. End the stupidity.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Sep 25 at 2016 5:02 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:02:42 -0400

We seem to be on the hook for cleaning up Afgan & Iraq, might as well throw in Syria while we're paying for everything else.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Sep 26 at 2016 7:45 AM

SFC Joseph Weber — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 07:45:45 -0400

After its all over I assume it will be a world thing. Maybe charity not military.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2016 12:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:25:25 -0400

maybe not actual clean up but I see billions of $ being sent to help out.