by Adam the Akrodude » Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:55 am
The Western world sure has made a rod for its own backs underestimating the rapid growth of ISIS. ISIS it appears think this is some kind of extension to the Crusades - alrighty then, it's time to get medieval on their ASS! Interesting to see direct discussions between Putin and Obama at the G20. Let's see what comes from these discussions. France has been hitting the IS stronghold of Raqqa in Syria over the last day.
Sortie rates have been pretty low in recent times over Iraq and now Syria. The reasons for this could be varied and complex I guess. Perhaps it's a lack of identifiable targets, restrictive R.O.E? I do think air power alone is not the answer. Syria and Iraq to the north and west needs to be occupied - peace keepers ,whatever. Boots on the ground are now needed. Russia, USA plus NATO needs to pull it's finger out! Tragically, innocent civilians will suffer over the consequences of these horrid actions by ISIS, but if immediate action is not taken, even more lives will be lost. Being the true cowards that they are, civilians will continue to be used as human shields by ISIS.
I am heartened by the response by Islamic leaders here and overseas and there does to be a groundswell against ISIS with "Not in my name" vid's being uploaded to YouTube. It's this tiny fraction of nut jobs out there that can let loose such horror that can only be stopped once the leadership of ISIS is destroyed - the heads of this evil organisation need to be turned into pink mists! Western leaders have spoken that this is a attack on all of humanity. Now, it's time for action - words are not enough. Sadly it looks like the human race has a very long way to go before we can be considered "civilised" as a species!