The Obama Administration and its Wars - Syria/Iraq Wars

The New York Times: Reports on Syria and Iraq and the Obama Strategy,  " ...that remains untethered to any coherent strategy. Instead of challenging an escalation of American military forces in the Syrian war, several prominent members of Congress are irresponsibly demanding even more hawkish approaches. "

Lets Get Real:

The Obama Administration must make sure that while it remains in power it does not see the fall of Iraq or Syria to Daesh, thus it might take ground troops, sooner or later to keep the Iraqi Army going and stop Iran having a major role in Iraq.    The US will need it troops to take on the tough Daesh positions in Iraq and Syria.    The US left will go through the roof should this happen, the Oval does not want to see US helicopters taking the last US diplomats out of Iraq from the stormed US Embassy.   The next year and half will be tricky for the Oval Office. 

Jeb Bush on Hillary Clinton - Election 2016

Lets Get Real:

It is about time Jeb Bush got in to the trenches, the former Governor should not be fighting the Republicans, he should be going after Hillary Clinton and President Clinton.. A slow start but about time for taking on Democrats. 

Iran in Syrian Talks - Syrian Crisis

BBC News: Reports " Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend multilateral talks on finding a political solution to the conflict in Syria in Vienna this week, a government spokeswoman has said. "

Lets Get Real:

It will be interesting to see if Iran plays a constructive role after its deal with the US when it comes to its nuclear plans.  As the article notes it and Russia have backed Assad for different reasons, it will be interesting to see the moderate rebels think of this move.   As a strategy its the only strategy left to the US and it Allies, at the end of the day Russian, Iran ground troops will have to taken on Daesh will the support of the Assad troops.   This War has more years to go, poor Syrian people. 

The Savage Nature of Daesh - War on Terror

Telegraph: Reports " Isil destroys Roman-era columns in Palmyra during execution..The militant group tied three prisoners to the columns in the ancient city before blowing them up  "

Lets Get Real:

The powers in the region, US/Western Allies, Russia and Iran should get together and make common effort to get rid of Daesh, the Russians can use their ground troops, well they want to be there, the US and its Allies can bomb from the air, with support from Iran when it comes to Assad and shared intelligence.   The removal of Daesh should be the major issue for the powers, the other problems can be dealt with after a successful operation to remove Daesh, it would build trust, and everyone would be in the same boat. 

Caron Topples Trump in new National Poll

CNN - Politics: Reports on a new CBS/NYT poll on the Republican race, " Carson won the support of 26% of Republican primary voters, compared to 22% who are backing Trump.. "

Lets Get Real:

Neither Carson or Trump are fit to be President, one is a ego maniac and the other might just be  a racist after his comments on the chance of a Muslim President.   Thus with Jeb Bush below water it seems that if you have a brain cell you end up supporting Hillary Clinton, yes she is a awful candidate, has problems with the truth, uses the english language like her hubby, slick willy, but on the whole this blog would feel happy with HRC in the Oval than the present Republican field.  That is the thing about democracy, you never get 100% what you want!

The Conservative Government and Tax Credits of Gordon Brown

Daily Mail: Reports " Osborne's tax credit revenge: Ministers refuse to rule out flooding the Lords with more than 100 new peers to force through benefit cuts blocked last night  "

Lets Get Real:

The Prime Minister David Cameron should inform the Queen that due to the actions of Labour and Liberal Democrats Peers the Conservative Government will place a hundred extra Conservatives in the Upper House as to get its Agenda through.  The Opposition having lost the General Election of 2015 are trying to block the Agenda of the elected Government.   The House of Lords of un - elected Peers should have followed convention and allowed the Bill go through, what next will they try to stop, this calls for tough action by David Cameron. 

The UK in Afghanistan - Afghanistan War

BBC News: Reports " The UK is to extend the stay of its troops in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has told MPs.

Lets Get Real:

This move by the UK follows the US policy for keeping troops in Afghanistan as to build local forces, also to deal with the growth of Daesh, the growing threat from the Taliban with support from Al Qaeda.   The UK left Iraq in 2009, and we are now back fighting from the air.   The Daesh threat to the Middle East has shown what happens when you leave problem not solved.  It would not come as a great shock if the UK has to place new troops in Iraq, these conflicts never end, just half time break before the War goes on.   The threats from Daesh, Al Qaeda and the Taliban will take years to fight, it will be a long and dirty War.