Is the US's decision, to put "boots on the ground" in Syria wise? (Details )

Asked by MrGrimm888 (19439

) March 9th, 2017

Recently US Marines landed in Syria. Their stated mission is to establish a fortified artillery unit, to provide supportive fire for the rebels.

The Russians have already been there, helping Assad’s army fight the rebels.

It seems that US involvement will now only grow under Trump.

This seems like a recipe for disaster.

Is it inevitable that Russian and US forces will eventually clash?

There are SO many hands in the Syrian “cookie jar.”

Is this not following the predictions of the doomsayers?

Will all these conflicts, inside a conflict, result in world war?

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There’s a reason why Obama and his military advisors decided not to but the US there 5 years ago. Syria is a swamp in a bad neighborhood, and getting out of there is going to be much harder than getting in there. There are too many players – Syria, Iran, ISIS, Kurds, Turkey, and to a lesser degree, Israel. And each of them has its own agenda.

The US push is supported by people who are in the military hardware business. That’s the bottom line. They need a war every couple of years to stay in business.

This will not end well for the US. American soldiers will start dying soon, and Trump will have to decide whether to put a lot more money into killing Arabs, or just a little.

elbanditoroso (33517

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Well said. I couldn’t agree more. But I hope we’re both wrong in our opinions.

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The purpose seems to be to destroy ISIS which will only reinforce Assad’s hold on the country, the same Assad we were so opposed to until recently, and maybe still are. The ‘boots on the ground’ are walking aimlessly in circles.

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