07-08-2015, 04:24 PM
(07-08-2015, 01:15 AM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: I think the U.S.'s/ Obama's support of the Arab Springs turned out to cheering for losers (at least in the short term); I hear you on that. While I don't think we/ he incited them, we sure don't seem to have anticipated what came after Spring time.
My apologies . . . I wasn't clear.
Instead of citizens fleeing as refugees, I would like to see them take a stand against the IS oppressors.
If they are not willing to make a stand or die to be free, why should we commit American and coalition lives and treasure?
An "Arab Spring" stand against the IS thugs is what I would like to see.