Pentagon orders aircraft carrier to Gulf to add Iraq military option

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  1. RP12

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    LOL well at least George H had a reason for being there.

    But to your main point. I dont see this as the US reengaging in the war. The rebels dont appear to have any backing from other nations close by. So I think right now, containment is the plan. Give Iraq time to regroup, then see what options are on the table
     
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    I think this will be us giving them some air support, I do not see Obama being as stupid as Bush and turning this into another ten year war
     
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    The Air Carrier is to send them bombs by air, our soldiers won't be at risk Iraq doesn't have any air defense so its okay.
     
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    This is a photo oportunity for George W Bush to fly in, lead a ground assault and again pronounce mission accomplished on the deck of carrier George W Bush. Deja Vu?
     
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    :oldman:Well, it was time: it's odd to hear about the Gulf Sea without a US carrier:flagus: [at least a little one!] And the unit, with that name, I agree, it's "fantastic" in this context:clapping:.

    Humor a part,
    it's clear that because of geopolitical interests the US cannot show weakness in this moment with their "new allies" [the Iraqi government is a US ally, isn't it?].

    Anyway I agree with whom underlines that it will be only about giving air support. If Obama is not influenced by the name of the carrier ...:salute::gun:
     
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