WildRose:
And that has what to do with what I stated? Did the most densely populated areas suddenly shift before ISIS arrived?
The Syrian OP forces have been a small part of the conflict and never controlled but a small part of the country.
Assad’s greatest threat and the greatest threat to the people of Syria has always been the Jihadi’s since the Arab Spring began.
While we’re at it, just take a look at the list of factions vying for control in Syria posted here.
A number of states and armed groups have involved themselves in the ongoing Syrian Civil War as belligerents.
A number of sources have emphasized that as of at least late-2015/early-2016 the Syrian Arab Republic was dependent on a mix of volunteers and militias, rather than the Syrian Armed Forces.
Before the uprising and war broke out, the Syrian Armed Forces were estimated at 325,000 regular troops and 280,000–300,000 reservists.[citation needed] Of the regular troops, 220,000 were 'army tro...
You should tell Assad that because he clearly think otherwise.
I’m pretty sure he’s figured that out by now.
sikofit
October 14, 2019, 1:17am
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WildRose:
They are far less capable than we are as it would appear. If not, ISIS would have never taken so much of Syria and Iraq to begin with.
I can’t in any way support the idea of once again abandoning the Kurds either.
Still feel that way now that we did?
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How many times do I need to repeat myself in how many threads?
We haven’t abandoned the Kurds, we’ve pulled back 30 miles.
I’m still not happy with the move but we have not abandoned them.
The proper question is whether or not you now still support a complete withdrawal of all US forces from Syria?
sikofit
October 14, 2019, 2:20am
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The Kurds disagree with your unsupported opinion
We pulled 50 operators back 30 miles. We have not abandoned the Kurds.
I don’t like what’s going on there but let’s at least be honest about what has been done.
Should Trump leave Syria?
No. Trump should leave America.
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Axxowiz
October 14, 2019, 3:30am
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I would like to see the soldiers moved from quiet a few places but ya I would start with were they are being shot at Afghanistan and Syria. For those wanting to stay longer look at Afghanistan 19 years later.
Was I really this stupid… little CJ so so naive.
WuWei
October 14, 2019, 11:23am
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WildRose:
No, a proxy war with Russia looks like us going to war directly with Syria or perhaps Iran as the Russians supply, equip, and train both of their armies.
No it doesn’t. A proxy war is both sides using proxies.