It appears that no one has the slightest idea what to do to counter the mess in the Middle East, a mess dumped on the world by both Republican and Democratic presidents. No one has a clue because the progressive left says do nothing and the right wants a repeat engagement in Iraq. The American people do not have the stomach for either alternative so may I suggest a middle course of action or strategy for the Middle East.
Our military leadership surely has a long list of possible actions that would stem the tide of Isis but these possibilities are being ignored by the politic in the White House. Allow me to be bold or arrogant enough to make an admittedly amateur suggestion. There may be a downside to this plan but it is designed to be pro American, no longer will we be dooped by conflicted Arabs.
The strategy is for an American permanent invasion and annexation of the Al Asad Airbase in Iraq. No notice, no invite and no coordination would be given nor expected from the pitiful Bagdad government. American troops would no longer defend Bagdad. All decisions and authority would be American and Iraq would be forced to pay voluntary reparations or have their oil fields blown up. Other Arab counties who have a vested interest in the stability of the region must contribute financially or America would take no action in their time of need.
The mission at Al Asad Airbase would be primarily to control the airspace for 500 miles in every direction. Nothing moves without American permission. A secondary mission is the annihilation of all the violent gangs in the neighborhood. Mercenaries would be hired to do most of the fighting, be they American, Sunni or whomever. Regular American special forces would be imbeded in the assault teams for leadership. All non American participants would be housed outside the inner sanctum of the airbase for security.
The long term mission would be to confront and dissuade Iran and their evil intentions all around the world. If Russia gives them a missile defense, we base stealth aircraft at Al Asad. If they insist on a nuclear arsenal, we bomb at will, with no notice and no quarter given. The nations of the Middle East who have been ravaged by sectarian violence would have a chance to organize for the betterment of the people but it would be their call.
Got a better plan, speak up.
G.Goslaw
Landers, Ca
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