Rukmini, isn't the danger now that ISIS will take advantage of the US withdrawal and come back like they did in 2013-2014? Or no?
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If history is a guide, this plays directly into ISIS’ hands.
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To paraphrase Sun-Tzu: "Tactics without strategy is the sound before defeat."
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How is "ISIS fighter" defined?
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You’ll have to read each individual report. Methodologies vary, and critics have pointed to this as a problem. But no matter what the # of fighters now vs what existed in 2010 (when last pullout began) is far higher.
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Well I would first question two terms, "ISIS fighter", and "defeat". How war ready are each of these? If most of the Command and Control Centers, and leaders are taken that is essential, and what is defeat nowadays against a combination of an organization, network and movement?
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3rd question; where do ISIS “fighters” come from. 4. What drives them?
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That same article you linked to does say: “The Islamic State, a militant group also known as ISIS, has lost an estimated 90 percent of its territory in Iraq and Syria, where the 2,000 American troops are mostly advising a militia made up of Kurdish and Arab soldiers.”
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ISIS has lost 99 percent of the territory they once controlled in Iraq & Syria. Were you under the impression that territorial control is the only factor that defines ISIS’ strength? (Clue: From 2004 to 2013, group’s predecessor held almost no land & yet killed 1000s)
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I understand that. I agree that saying they have been “defeated” is hyperbole. That said, they ARE weaker than they were, and I still support pulling US troops out as I don’t believe we should have ever been there in the first place.
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Just say the wall is already built too. Problem solved.
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It’s now a fence made of artistically designed beautiful steel. With slats so we can see through it.

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Which is exactly what the existing fencing currently in use is...it is another slight-of-hand by the conman.
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Well, if we can call North Korea "denuclearized," it follows that ISIS is "defeated"
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Like that time, when George Bush declared victory in Iraq!
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With the Trump frenzy no one seems to have the time for the real important threats, this, climate change etc, thanks for the likes of you for trying to keep it real, hope we wake up soon.
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Is that why we make more $ than you brainwashed rejects?https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-mythology-of-trumps-working-class-support/ …
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Get a job, loser.
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Eat shit jackoff.
#trumptrash
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