Originally Posted by
Lowslung
Not “sold” on anything, just been paying attention for the last 35 years. As someone who’s burned more than my fair share of taxpayer funded JP-8, I’ve seen how this goes from the front seat. Not interested in sending another generation on the same adventure. Nor am I interested in watching the military that I fund through my taxes be worn out and hollowed out on another misguided side quest in the desert. Russia and China are absolutely licking their chops at the prospect of bogging us down in another conflict in the Middle East, chipping away at our military capabilities by the day, while they move unimpeded in their own perceived spheres of influence. You know; chess not checkers & all that.
If you’re saying occupation is a loser, I’m with you there. If you’re saying we can’t protect global trade and stable markets for free, ditto. Crews working a distant, large scale exercise can’t remain engaged indefinitely and you’re right, there is no shortage of other simmering conflicts to consider. Iran may well renege on any peace deal signed in principle. They also know If we don’t target their next bomb program, Israel will.