DOD: Operations against Islamic State may last years

Only if we continue to allow them the flexibility to operate and expand.
Our civilian leaders must act decisively and grant every member of IS their wish. (A ticket to paradise).

Once decided our civilian leaders must allow military leaders the ability to conduct operations with such force and violence of action that no other organization, insurgency or nation dare challenge us

It will probably be okay as long as we don't try to rebuild the country again.
Just go in, kick butt, and get out.