I think we should have left a residual force to train and arm the Kurds. They are Israel’s and the US’s best allies. The rest of the troops could help with the border crisis.
Steve F
4 years ago
Overall, I agree with a measured withdrawal but we need to maintain a presence in Iraq to respond quickly to crises in the region; especially in support of the Kurds who have been a great ally for us in the Middle East. I agree that we should limit our engagement in Syria and let the various factions do their thing to each other rather than trying to sort it out. While it may not be our job to police the world, that doesn’t mean that we should not still engage where our interests & allies need to be defended. It’s not an either or proposition. Even Jefferson knew this; while he was loath to get involved in foreign wars, he did take on the Tripoli pirates and they stopped raiding our vessels and taking prisoners because he showed that we weren’t going to allow their aggression to go unanswered. Isolating ourselves is not the answer, but we do need to be smart on where we expend our blood and treasure. And our CinC has done a masterful job in ramping up our oil & gas production so we are not dependent on the Middle East anymore for our energy needs. Regardless, we always need to maintain our ability to project power & show the bullies of the world that we won’t tolerate their aggression or interference in our national interests; not to mention we have multiple commitments by treaty that must be honored. We stayed in Germany, Japan & South Korea; and still maintain a presence there; while allowing them to exercise their sovereignty and restore their countries. They are now all very successful & we have strong ties with them that bolster our standing and abilities in the world to maintain peace through the threat of joint action; plus the economic benefits that we all enjoy from our alliances.
Ralph W.
4 years ago
I agree that it is not the job of the United States of America to police Syria. As long as we , the United States of America remains Israel’s closest alli and help to support their security we are doing what is right politically, economically, biblically and what’s in our best interest.
SSinclair
4 years ago
I am tired America policing the world. The world needs to fight their own battles. We will HELP, but that’s all. BRING OUR MEN AND WOMEN HOME!
Lee Vincent
4 years ago
1. Peace in the Middle East is virtually impossible. 2. We still have forces in Iraq–for now anyway–and can be combat ready in Syria quickly if necessary.
We need to stop worrying about taking care of our do-nothing-but-back-stab ‘allies’. We need to realize that we are facing a highly UNCONVENTIONAL diabolical terrorist threat at and within our own borders.
What we need is an equally UNCONVENTIONAL leader taking an highly UNCONVENTIONAL approach to defend our nation.
Ray
4 years ago
Already a 5 year member
Nana
4 years ago
I support President Trump and trust his reasons. However, the way the choices are worded leaves it hard to be sure how to vote. We have to stay with Israel (Middle East) but we are not the police of the whole world. ISIS is not totally defeated. They, or an off-shoot, are always out there.
Nick H
4 years ago
The US should place our citizens first. Our tax dollars should be used to maintain the US, not every other country in the world. Republicans spend their own money, while the Dems spend everyone else’s. Very tired of the Democratic hypocrisy and Trump bashing to be in vogue with The Hollywood low lifes. As for the border, Mexico’s problem…they let them in. Either accommodate them or send them back. The child deaths are unfortunate, but the parents are to blame, not ICE or Trump.
Greg d
4 years ago
It concerns me slightly that the isolationist answer is winning but it’s probably because people aren’t realizing that to say “we aren’t the world’s police” is to NOT support Trump. Trump went in to Syria to defeat ISIS, not police the world. Now that ISIS is defeated we get out.
Claudette Conklin
4 years ago
Christians in Syria are being slaughtered by ISIS. We need to stay until the region is free of the terrorists.
Robert. Ushamn
4 years ago
I think we should withdrawal, but with caution, maybe slowly.
Michael
4 years ago
I believe we will regret withdrawing our troops. Being the world’s only superpower, we must be defender of the persecuted. I see no evidence ISIS is wiped from the face of the earth.
Richard
4 years ago
Enough blood and treasure spent on people that hate us and our way of life. The oligarchs had us over there for opium and oil. Thank God for Trump. I suppose we did need to put out the fires that Obama, and Clinton started there. But now it’s done.
Faith A Richard
4 years ago
President Trump made a statement during that announcement that I picked up on which ultimately led me to suppot his decision. He said, not verbatim, that we need to strengthen our military. I think since Clinton our military has been gradually depleted. With the increasing terrorist threats to our country, I think the President is correct in this regard. We need to become the suoer power we once were to be able to protect ourselves.
Randall b
4 years ago
We did our job and the UN keeps telling us what we should do. So it’s time the blue hats did their job send them in . If they don’t go in why should we stay. It’s time for them to fight for their country send them back.
Tim Sullivan
4 years ago
Your survey questions are much too rigid. we should pull out of Syria slowly and remain in the “Middle East” to help our alleys. Your second question borders on insanity. We have not defeated ISIS and their territory is not controlled. We will help protect the Kurds. Your fourth question reeks of “status-quo! Change is need but not in the manner you are proposing,
I support your direction, that is why I dropped AAA and joined AMAC.
Bob S below has most of my feelings in a nutshell. The Freezing Senior – for a minute there, I thought he was talking about Chicago. Brian B – Yes, we have economic reasons to remain in the Middle East. Diane M (last comment below) rings of sanity toward people but, as others here have said – religion has driven this dispute for Millennium.
Great comments below – thanks for posting them.
Tim
L Breen
4 years ago
What did you really want the answer to be? At time I read answers there were approximately 8,300 combined “no” answers with 5,200 “unsure”. The total 13,500 of these three categories seemed significant. Interestingly, the blue bars indicating the approximate difference of the results were almost equal for the 4,000+ “no” answers but the bar for “unsure” while larger than either of those was a straight line indicating what, next to nothing?
Josephus
4 years ago
This country has a ton of problems. Many of them rooted in the Communist sellout by the Dems, the get-along-to-get-rich GOP and our rigged corporate oligarchy.
But it’s clear there are three main issues that need to be addressed: Military Industrial Complex (MIC), out of control intelligence agencies (primarily the NWO portions of the CIA) and the Fed.
Our economy is completely ruled by a system of patronage.
There is no rule of law.
The Dems fix elections, no one goes to jail.
The entire government is corrupt…all the way to the DOJ…what hope is there of ever cleaning up this mess?
MANNY CAAMANO
4 years ago
” ” I don’t think >?> ” “*.*” >> ” that “I” …. can >? ..>> give an accurate and solid feedback ! ! on any of this question ! ” “*/ ! ” >>>> come on now ! ? ! ? “*.*” ? >> ” om not gonna stick my head in thaT ! guillotine ! >/ an see how it works ! ” ..>>> sorry Amigo’sZ ! ” IT DON’T work daT waY wiT Meeeeeee ! ? “*/ ! ” thanks alot for askinnng ! ” “*” ! “
Sam
4 years ago
This great country should not be breastfeeding or kissing butt for all these countries. It’s time for them to show some testicles and FIGHT for their country…God Bless America…
Daniel Vaughn, Sr.
4 years ago
We need to protect our borders and leave the middle east to settle their own problems. There is no need to intervene unless they threaten the country.
Bob Sanch
4 years ago
I remember what Mr. Trump said when running for President.
This is part of his platform, and though it seems alarming, may open eyes to the reality that our military lives are too important.
Other countries that would directly benefit from protecting these people is needed.
Ivan Nezitic
4 years ago
While we should draw down our military forces in Syria, we must keep a presence in the region. We should be supporting the Kurds in their quest for statehood. They have been poorly treated for a century. The Turks are the problem and should grant some form of autonomy to their Kurds and support efforts of Kurds to unite.
Steve Ferris
4 years ago
It’s a bad situation that has benn allowed to fester… created by both parties… Dems and Pepubs… void will be filled by our enemies… the enemy of Israel… then the situation will be unsovable… if not at that point now… could have been solved many years ago… when it was a small cancer… now it’s matastasized… were gonna be pulled back into it any ways… or… we just walk away and live with the consequences. Too much money thrown away and wasted because U.S. Administrations had no backbone to solve the problem… history has taught us that transisition is painfull… and I believe that we are the verge of a transition.
Fred Cope
4 years ago
I will not not pick our President issue by issue. We know had HRC become our President, that host of characters and their decisions would have been a run away dump truck, and have destroyed so much of the America we know and love.
Looking ahead, I see much WORSE running out of control — an EXTREME that we would never have imagined. We must lock arms with Donald J Trump, and insist that Congressional candidates lock in on OUR AGENDA, and that will require a parting of ways with those out of touch with our Core support. No Rand Paul nor Jeff Flake types of glory hounds. Republicans must take center ground away from the Democrats, and close ranks around the ISSUES which MOST AMERICANS HOLD DEAR. Imigration Reform, JOBS, Strong Military and Law Enforcement, reversing the so-called “Sanctuary” movement (protecting Criminals), defending our Bill of Rights, supporting the “Convention of States”, and we need Our POTUS to “speak softly and carry a big stick.”
I think the President would do well to have FDR type “Fireside Chats” in lieu of the combative Twitter flap. He would do well to Inspire All Americans to be more forgiving, more tolerant: and to promote, and to be supportive and exemplary of “e pluribus unum.”
Mary-Beth Keeler
4 years ago
Very interesting poll question…as are the results. Tough one for me to answer. Don’t want to see us leave our allies high and dry, but I don’t want our guys over there forever playing policemen.
Eileen M
4 years ago
I approve of the withdrawal 100%, but we shouldn’t leave them without an Insurance plan, face it they are in the Den of the wolves! Treat your neighbors as you want to be treated. We are better than Putin! We are Americans we rise above the rest!!
Sam
4 years ago
We certainly should be in Syria if it is to stop evil from spreading, as long as we are there for the right reason (Proverbs 24:11 rescue those being led away to death). Somebody has to police the world or evil will take over, did everyone forget Hitler almost took over the world? America stood back and did nothing because we were having to much fun enjoying our life until Pearl Harbor. By then the Germans and Japanese had half the world taken over, it can happen again if we are not standing on that wall keeping a watchful eye ( Ezekiel 33:6). There are answers to all our problems in life and they are found in GOD’S words in the Bible. We were a nation built under GOD and we are turning away from him, look at the direction our country is heading, if we do not turn back to GOD and his laws we will not be here long. We are getting weak in our culture, and giving into political correctness, which is a major issue and is making our society weak. I am 100% behind our president but we have to put GOD’S laws first, then mans laws can be made thru them. Please Pray for our president and our country!
Dianna French
4 years ago
I support our President 100%. All the moneys that are spent to protect other countries that doesn’t care about the American people can be used to protect our borders. We need to protect the American people. America should have learned by now that Muslim nations merely turn their anger again toward the United States once they have achieved their respective tribal ambitions. Trying to civilize and unite the several factions of Islam just isn’t possible. Their religion is rooted in intolerance and thirst for power. We can’t change that. Only God knows and sees what is facing America. We must stand in UNITY as one to protect. Im sure there are sells all across America, just waiting for instructions to take out as many people as possible. We have allowed to many into our country. All are not bad, but we have taken away from the our children to educate them. We have to pay high prices for Insurance and food, clothing, education, taxes, for them to come into our country and live free on our hard earned dollar. What has happened with our gov. the left and right has went downhill fast to destroy everything the American people stand for with our God given rights. I pray everyday for God to help our Gov. to have unity, to put God back into schools and our lives.
Frank
4 years ago
We have learned from the past that we can’t train them to do anything they don’t have the will to..We can send arms to the kurds and let them fight their own style of uncivilized, barbaric , inhuman war…they have been slaughtering each other since the beginning of time and will never stop ..It’s a sickness that group has and they should use it on themselves… not civilized humans
David Fern
4 years ago
it should be a total pullout
David Boddy
4 years ago
American foreign policy should be always aligned with 3 principals.(1)protect american interests-security not banks and corporations. (2)regional stability-required for prosperity. (3) promote basic human rights not democracy whenever possible. I don’t know enough about what it is like on the ground in Syria to know what to do but any action must align witj these guiding principles.
Mike A.
4 years ago
Why even do a poll like this? The average American citizen does not know all the details of what is happening in the Middle East.
Let the President and his military advisors do their job!
MrsDianne Kirkwood
4 years ago
We in our home think that President Trump knows what he is doing better than anyone else and he always puts America’s interest first, always.
FRED SHEW
4 years ago
Syria IS A HELL HOLE. NOT WORTH ANY AMERICAN BLOOD. WASHINGTON POLITICANS WANT TO SEND AMERICANS TO DIE, WHILE THEY VACATION IN HAWAII.
RAYMOND J MCLAUGHLIN
4 years ago
I LOVE PRESIDENT TRUMP, BUT HE SHOULDN’T PULL AN OBAMA. HE IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK, BUT WE NEED TO STAY THERE FOR A FEW YEARS AND CLEAN UP ANYTHING THAT COULD HAPPEN. ISIS ARE SLEAZE BALLS AND THEY ARE STILL RECRUITING. LET’S KILL EVERYONE OF THEM, EVEN IF ITS ONE AT A TIME.
Skeptic Al
4 years ago
The US needs to focus on protecting US citizens and US territory… let the evil union, russia and china deal with the maniacal muslums..
Bob
4 years ago
I think AMAC should ask a question about how to get a wall build on our southern border given the resistance of the democrats.
Evan Pallesen
4 years ago
Where does this assumption that having trained armed and organized the Kurds we are now abandoning them, come from. Puzzling!
Dennis Crouch
4 years ago
ISIS is not defeated. It’s difficult to defeat an ideology and ISIS can grow as they did when Obama removed our military and established the caliphate. We need to ensure they don’t grow and we need to lead the coalition and stand by the Kurds. I’d rather fight ISIS over there than in America.
Bruce Whitson
4 years ago
They wount get up and protect there country by now they wount ever time to bring our troops home!
B Liddle.
4 years ago
We protect everyone’s border but Dems won’t let us protect our own. Crazy!!!
Aardvark
4 years ago
How about pull troops out of the middle east all together except where needed to assist Israel, and use the personnel and funds to secure our borders. We have enough oil in our own country to get by on if we build new refineries to process it.
richard liberi
4 years ago
Let the UN take care of the world. It is not up to the USA to do it without the rest of the world doing their share.
Lou
4 years ago
I agree with Lindsey Graham about our troops in Syria. Donald Trump and our Armed Forces have done a great job so far. Let’s not fumble the ball within the 10-yard line by pulling out too soon.
Greg
4 years ago
Seeing the poll results, it`s sad to see that so few understand the role the United States MUST play on the global stage. To whom much is given, much is required.
Bob Owen
4 years ago
No one there is our friend. I believe Islam is self-defeating. It is the enemy of freedom (as is socialism), and people love freedom.
Robin Calamaio
4 years ago
To stand between people who want to kill each other … how long can you do this . How long should you. I guess there needs to surface a “final” version of Islam . .. and then we will decide what we need to do. Either peaceful coexistence or full blown war where one side wins and one loses.
Bradley Berkebile
4 years ago
We should also give Turkey an ultimatum. Get on board or risk losing any connections to the USA. They are supposed to be our ally but they are not. Why were they ever allowed to join NATO. They do not have NATO interests in mind nor America’s. Get on board or get out!
Barbara Ingwalson
4 years ago
I understand all comments! There is no right or wrong, there is no “solution”. Being of European descent, I am still grateful for the US having brought WWII to an end, and helped to rebuild the countries. But why are we, the US Military, still there??? A new culture war is underway—Muslims vs Christians—imagine that. I propose that we, the peacemaking nation of the world, keep a small presence in the Middle East as a deterrent to any invader. Israel and the remaining Christians will be grateful!
I think we should have left a residual force to train and arm the Kurds. They are Israel’s and the US’s best allies. The rest of the troops could help with the border crisis.
Overall, I agree with a measured withdrawal but we need to maintain a presence in Iraq to respond quickly to crises in the region; especially in support of the Kurds who have been a great ally for us in the Middle East. I agree that we should limit our engagement in Syria and let the various factions do their thing to each other rather than trying to sort it out. While it may not be our job to police the world, that doesn’t mean that we should not still engage where our interests & allies need to be defended. It’s not an either or proposition. Even Jefferson knew this; while he was loath to get involved in foreign wars, he did take on the Tripoli pirates and they stopped raiding our vessels and taking prisoners because he showed that we weren’t going to allow their aggression to go unanswered. Isolating ourselves is not the answer, but we do need to be smart on where we expend our blood and treasure. And our CinC has done a masterful job in ramping up our oil & gas production so we are not dependent on the Middle East anymore for our energy needs. Regardless, we always need to maintain our ability to project power & show the bullies of the world that we won’t tolerate their aggression or interference in our national interests; not to mention we have multiple commitments by treaty that must be honored. We stayed in Germany, Japan & South Korea; and still maintain a presence there; while allowing them to exercise their sovereignty and restore their countries. They are now all very successful & we have strong ties with them that bolster our standing and abilities in the world to maintain peace through the threat of joint action; plus the economic benefits that we all enjoy from our alliances.
I agree that it is not the job of the United States of America to police Syria. As long as we , the United States of America remains Israel’s closest alli and help to support their security we are doing what is right politically, economically, biblically and what’s in our best interest.
I am tired America policing the world. The world needs to fight their own battles. We will HELP, but that’s all. BRING OUR MEN AND WOMEN HOME!
1. Peace in the Middle East is virtually impossible. 2. We still have forces in Iraq–for now anyway–and can be combat ready in Syria quickly if necessary.
We need to stop worrying about taking care of our do-nothing-but-back-stab ‘allies’. We need to realize that we are facing a highly UNCONVENTIONAL diabolical terrorist threat at and within our own borders.
What we need is an equally UNCONVENTIONAL leader taking an highly UNCONVENTIONAL approach to defend our nation.
Already a 5 year member
I support President Trump and trust his reasons. However, the way the choices are worded leaves it hard to be sure how to vote. We have to stay with Israel (Middle East) but we are not the police of the whole world. ISIS is not totally defeated. They, or an off-shoot, are always out there.
The US should place our citizens first. Our tax dollars should be used to maintain the US, not every other country in the world. Republicans spend their own money, while the Dems spend everyone else’s. Very tired of the Democratic hypocrisy and Trump bashing to be in vogue with The Hollywood low lifes. As for the border, Mexico’s problem…they let them in. Either accommodate them or send them back. The child deaths are unfortunate, but the parents are to blame, not ICE or Trump.
It concerns me slightly that the isolationist answer is winning but it’s probably because people aren’t realizing that to say “we aren’t the world’s police” is to NOT support Trump. Trump went in to Syria to defeat ISIS, not police the world. Now that ISIS is defeated we get out.
Christians in Syria are being slaughtered by ISIS. We need to stay until the region is free of the terrorists.
I think we should withdrawal, but with caution, maybe slowly.
I believe we will regret withdrawing our troops. Being the world’s only superpower, we must be defender of the persecuted. I see no evidence ISIS is wiped from the face of the earth.
Enough blood and treasure spent on people that hate us and our way of life. The oligarchs had us over there for opium and oil. Thank God for Trump. I suppose we did need to put out the fires that Obama, and Clinton started there. But now it’s done.
President Trump made a statement during that announcement that I picked up on which ultimately led me to suppot his decision. He said, not verbatim, that we need to strengthen our military. I think since Clinton our military has been gradually depleted. With the increasing terrorist threats to our country, I think the President is correct in this regard. We need to become the suoer power we once were to be able to protect ourselves.
We did our job and the UN keeps telling us what we should do. So it’s time the blue hats did their job send them in . If they don’t go in why should we stay. It’s time for them to fight for their country send them back.
Your survey questions are much too rigid. we should pull out of Syria slowly and remain in the “Middle East” to help our alleys. Your second question borders on insanity. We have not defeated ISIS and their territory is not controlled. We will help protect the Kurds. Your fourth question reeks of “status-quo! Change is need but not in the manner you are proposing,
I support your direction, that is why I dropped AAA and joined AMAC.
Bob S below has most of my feelings in a nutshell. The Freezing Senior – for a minute there, I thought he was talking about Chicago. Brian B – Yes, we have economic reasons to remain in the Middle East. Diane M (last comment below) rings of sanity toward people but, as others here have said – religion has driven this dispute for Millennium.
Great comments below – thanks for posting them.
Tim
What did you really want the answer to be? At time I read answers there were approximately 8,300 combined “no” answers with 5,200 “unsure”. The total 13,500 of these three categories seemed significant. Interestingly, the blue bars indicating the approximate difference of the results were almost equal for the 4,000+ “no” answers but the bar for “unsure” while larger than either of those was a straight line indicating what, next to nothing?
This country has a ton of problems. Many of them rooted in the Communist sellout by the Dems, the get-along-to-get-rich GOP and our rigged corporate oligarchy.
But it’s clear there are three main issues that need to be addressed: Military Industrial Complex (MIC), out of control intelligence agencies (primarily the NWO portions of the CIA) and the Fed.
Our economy is completely ruled by a system of patronage.
There is no rule of law.
The Dems fix elections, no one goes to jail.
The entire government is corrupt…all the way to the DOJ…what hope is there of ever cleaning up this mess?
” ” I don’t think >?> ” “*.*” >> ” that “I” …. can >? ..>> give an accurate and solid feedback ! ! on any of this question ! ” “*/ ! ” >>>> come on now ! ? ! ? “*.*” ? >> ” om not gonna stick my head in thaT ! guillotine ! >/ an see how it works ! ” ..>>> sorry Amigo’sZ ! ” IT DON’T work daT waY wiT Meeeeeee ! ? “*/ ! ” thanks alot for askinnng ! ” “*” ! “
This great country should not be breastfeeding or kissing butt for all these countries. It’s time for them to show some testicles and FIGHT for their country…God Bless America…
We need to protect our borders and leave the middle east to settle their own problems. There is no need to intervene unless they threaten the country.
I remember what Mr. Trump said when running for President.
This is part of his platform, and though it seems alarming, may open eyes to the reality that our military lives are too important.
Other countries that would directly benefit from protecting these people is needed.
While we should draw down our military forces in Syria, we must keep a presence in the region. We should be supporting the Kurds in their quest for statehood. They have been poorly treated for a century. The Turks are the problem and should grant some form of autonomy to their Kurds and support efforts of Kurds to unite.
It’s a bad situation that has benn allowed to fester… created by both parties… Dems and Pepubs… void will be filled by our enemies… the enemy of Israel… then the situation will be unsovable… if not at that point now… could have been solved many years ago… when it was a small cancer… now it’s matastasized… were gonna be pulled back into it any ways… or… we just walk away and live with the consequences. Too much money thrown away and wasted because U.S. Administrations had no backbone to solve the problem… history has taught us that transisition is painfull… and I believe that we are the verge of a transition.
I will not not pick our President issue by issue. We know had HRC become our President, that host of characters and their decisions would have been a run away dump truck, and have destroyed so much of the America we know and love.
Looking ahead, I see much WORSE running out of control — an EXTREME that we would never have imagined. We must lock arms with Donald J Trump, and insist that Congressional candidates lock in on OUR AGENDA, and that will require a parting of ways with those out of touch with our Core support. No Rand Paul nor Jeff Flake types of glory hounds. Republicans must take center ground away from the Democrats, and close ranks around the ISSUES which MOST AMERICANS HOLD DEAR. Imigration Reform, JOBS, Strong Military and Law Enforcement, reversing the so-called “Sanctuary” movement (protecting Criminals), defending our Bill of Rights, supporting the “Convention of States”, and we need Our POTUS to “speak softly and carry a big stick.”
I think the President would do well to have FDR type “Fireside Chats” in lieu of the combative Twitter flap. He would do well to Inspire All Americans to be more forgiving, more tolerant: and to promote, and to be supportive and exemplary of “e pluribus unum.”
Very interesting poll question…as are the results. Tough one for me to answer. Don’t want to see us leave our allies high and dry, but I don’t want our guys over there forever playing policemen.
I approve of the withdrawal 100%, but we shouldn’t leave them without an Insurance plan, face it they are in the Den of the wolves! Treat your neighbors as you want to be treated. We are better than Putin! We are Americans we rise above the rest!!
We certainly should be in Syria if it is to stop evil from spreading, as long as we are there for the right reason (Proverbs 24:11 rescue those being led away to death). Somebody has to police the world or evil will take over, did everyone forget Hitler almost took over the world? America stood back and did nothing because we were having to much fun enjoying our life until Pearl Harbor. By then the Germans and Japanese had half the world taken over, it can happen again if we are not standing on that wall keeping a watchful eye ( Ezekiel 33:6). There are answers to all our problems in life and they are found in GOD’S words in the Bible. We were a nation built under GOD and we are turning away from him, look at the direction our country is heading, if we do not turn back to GOD and his laws we will not be here long. We are getting weak in our culture, and giving into political correctness, which is a major issue and is making our society weak. I am 100% behind our president but we have to put GOD’S laws first, then mans laws can be made thru them. Please Pray for our president and our country!
I support our President 100%. All the moneys that are spent to protect other countries that doesn’t care about the American people can be used to protect our borders. We need to protect the American people. America should have learned by now that Muslim nations merely turn their anger again toward the United States once they have achieved their respective tribal ambitions. Trying to civilize and unite the several factions of Islam just isn’t possible. Their religion is rooted in intolerance and thirst for power. We can’t change that. Only God knows and sees what is facing America. We must stand in UNITY as one to protect. Im sure there are sells all across America, just waiting for instructions to take out as many people as possible. We have allowed to many into our country. All are not bad, but we have taken away from the our children to educate them. We have to pay high prices for Insurance and food, clothing, education, taxes, for them to come into our country and live free on our hard earned dollar. What has happened with our gov. the left and right has went downhill fast to destroy everything the American people stand for with our God given rights. I pray everyday for God to help our Gov. to have unity, to put God back into schools and our lives.
We have learned from the past that we can’t train them to do anything they don’t have the will to..We can send arms to the kurds and let them fight their own style of uncivilized, barbaric , inhuman war…they have been slaughtering each other since the beginning of time and will never stop ..It’s a sickness that group has and they should use it on themselves… not civilized humans
it should be a total pullout
American foreign policy should be always aligned with 3 principals.(1)protect american interests-security not banks and corporations. (2)regional stability-required for prosperity. (3) promote basic human rights not democracy whenever possible. I don’t know enough about what it is like on the ground in Syria to know what to do but any action must align witj these guiding principles.
Why even do a poll like this? The average American citizen does not know all the details of what is happening in the Middle East.
Let the President and his military advisors do their job!
We in our home think that President Trump knows what he is doing better than anyone else and he always puts America’s interest first, always.
Syria IS A HELL HOLE. NOT WORTH ANY AMERICAN BLOOD. WASHINGTON POLITICANS WANT TO SEND AMERICANS TO DIE, WHILE THEY VACATION IN HAWAII.
I LOVE PRESIDENT TRUMP, BUT HE SHOULDN’T PULL AN OBAMA. HE IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK, BUT WE NEED TO STAY THERE FOR A FEW YEARS AND CLEAN UP ANYTHING THAT COULD HAPPEN. ISIS ARE SLEAZE BALLS AND THEY ARE STILL RECRUITING. LET’S KILL EVERYONE OF THEM, EVEN IF ITS ONE AT A TIME.
The US needs to focus on protecting US citizens and US territory… let the evil union, russia and china deal with the maniacal muslums..
I think AMAC should ask a question about how to get a wall build on our southern border given the resistance of the democrats.
Where does this assumption that having trained armed and organized the Kurds we are now abandoning them, come from. Puzzling!
ISIS is not defeated. It’s difficult to defeat an ideology and ISIS can grow as they did when Obama removed our military and established the caliphate. We need to ensure they don’t grow and we need to lead the coalition and stand by the Kurds. I’d rather fight ISIS over there than in America.
They wount get up and protect there country by now they wount ever time to bring our troops home!
We protect everyone’s border but Dems won’t let us protect our own. Crazy!!!
How about pull troops out of the middle east all together except where needed to assist Israel, and use the personnel and funds to secure our borders. We have enough oil in our own country to get by on if we build new refineries to process it.
Let the UN take care of the world. It is not up to the USA to do it without the rest of the world doing their share.
I agree with Lindsey Graham about our troops in Syria. Donald Trump and our Armed Forces have done a great job so far. Let’s not fumble the ball within the 10-yard line by pulling out too soon.
Seeing the poll results, it`s sad to see that so few understand the role the United States MUST play on the global stage. To whom much is given, much is required.
No one there is our friend. I believe Islam is self-defeating. It is the enemy of freedom (as is socialism), and people love freedom.
To stand between people who want to kill each other … how long can you do this . How long should you. I guess there needs to surface a “final” version of Islam . .. and then we will decide what we need to do. Either peaceful coexistence or full blown war where one side wins and one loses.
We should also give Turkey an ultimatum. Get on board or risk losing any connections to the USA. They are supposed to be our ally but they are not. Why were they ever allowed to join NATO. They do not have NATO interests in mind nor America’s. Get on board or get out!
I understand all comments! There is no right or wrong, there is no “solution”. Being of European descent, I am still grateful for the US having brought WWII to an end, and helped to rebuild the countries. But why are we, the US Military, still there??? A new culture war is underway—Muslims vs Christians—imagine that. I propose that we, the peacemaking nation of the world, keep a small presence in the Middle East as a deterrent to any invader. Israel and the remaining Christians will be grateful!