Do you agree with the Iraqi Prime Minister that it's not necessary for the US to send in ground troops to get back Ramadi??

Sgt Kelli Mays — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:53:15 -0500

The Prime Minister of Iraq has announced that he feels it's not necessary for the US to send in ground troops to help them take back Ramadi.

Do you agree with the Prime Minister? Why or why not?

Do you think the US has made the right decision to send in ground troops?

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 2 at 2015 1:56 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:56:13 -0500

We will find out when the Iraqi and Iranian forces try to take it back if it will be within their grasp or not. Their record to date is not so good.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 1:56 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:56:48 -0500

Everyone has their own agenda, for their own perceived best interests, therefore I abstain. :-)

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 2 at 2015 2:01 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:01:08 -0500

The Iraqi prime minister has to put on a public face of self sufficiency Sgt Kelli Mays.
I expect that privately he welcomes the use of US and other special forces capabilities to gather intel, target ISIS leaders and helpfully improve teh stability of Iraq.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Dec 2 at 2015 2:04 PM

SSG Audwin Scott — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:04:58 -0500

I feel we should allow Iraqi to see if they can fight this battle on their own terms.

Response by SGT David T. made Dec 2 at 2015 2:09 PM

SGT David T. — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:09:19 -0500

One way to find out....withdraw and say have fun deal with it yourselves

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Dec 2 at 2015 2:10 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:10:19 -0500

According to the news this morning they don't want us because they believe the we are supplying ISIS and don't trust us.

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Dec 2 at 2015 2:30 PM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:30:34 -0500

It's their country, let them deal with it. He has confidence, great. Wish them the best. Would also like to see all that time and effort expended by our military training their folks pay off.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 3:01 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:01:20 -0500

Whether I agree or not doesn't really matter. Iraq is a sovereign nation with it's own military and government. If they want our help ok, if not ok. That said, I think the Iraqi army can do it on their own, if they really want to. They just might suffer some significant casualties, it all depends how badly they want to hold on to their country.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 3:38 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:38:19 -0500

Sgt Kelli Mays, The prime minister is blowing smoke. He has to put on a confident face for his country. If these troops can stop ISIS, it's a good move, IMO.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Dec 2 at 2015 3:56 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:56:31 -0500

I believe the US Made the Right Decision! Iraqis didn't know what they were doing when we and especially don't know what they are doing now! Their Army layed down their Arms and Ran! Yes! They do need us!

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 2 at 2015 5:39 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:39:50 -0500

If the Iraqi Prime Minister says ground troops are not necessary, and he believes the Air Campaign is effective in the defense of his country, it's his country... Whether I agree with his decision or not, it's still his country...

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 6:47 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:47:40 -0500

Iraq just requested that we send in those 150 SF personnel for ground support operations. The timing of that request and approval coincides with the Iraqi Army finally getting around to an attempt to retake Ramadi.
I don't believe in coincidences.
What I believe we are seeing is classic double-speak out of Iraqi leadership for domestic consumption.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 2 at 2015 8:06 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:06:23 -0500

Someone slap him for being stupid.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 10:24 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:24:36 -0500

They are just trying to save face. If they didn't need them they wouldn't be where they are at. They haven't really won any battles on their own. It just goes to show how they run a country. They think they are better than they actually are.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 1:41 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:41:19 -0500

Since when do Iraqi politicians make sound decisions? He is a Shiite and the Iranians don't want American troops in Iraq. From what I've read the Iraqis have very good SOF it's the regular troops that are sectarian run. It's their fight if they don't want us there I don't have a problem with it.

Response by MSG John Melville made Dec 4 at 2015 7:02 PM

MSG John Melville — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:02:53 -0500

Yes, Why? Because he already has the support of the Iranians and Russians. Now if we are going to send in ground troops, stop screwing around and send in enough to make a difference and win the fight.