The longstanding American military reflex is to win and go home, but it’s rare that even the most clear-cut victory is so neat.Read why here.
We won a decisive conventional military victory in World War II in Europe, and we still have troops in Germany.
The first Gulf War is supposed to be the model of a rigorously limited commitment, but it still resulted in a no-fly zone over Iraq, the creation of an autonomous region for the Kurds in the north and a constant effort to enforce UN sanctions.
Nor is getting out as clean as advertised. Obama triumphantly exited Iraq, only to have to go back in when things spun out of control.
If Trump wants to be done with Syria, it might not be done with him.
This blog is looking for wisdom, to have and to share. It is also looking for other rare character traits like good humor, courage, and honor. It is not an easy road, because all of us fall short. But God is love, forgiveness and grace. Those who believe in Him and repent of their sins have the promise of His Holy Spirit to guide us and show us the Way.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
"If Trump wants to be done with Syria, it might not be done with him."
In the New York Post, Rich Lowry writes in part,
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