Originally posted on 05/23/2015:

Nothing happens in isolation. The region was relatively stable at the turn of the century. "Stable" is a relative term when speaking about the ME. Invading Iraq and deposing Saddam has not achieved ANY of the stated goals of the "mission". The Iraqi army was going to help "rebuild" Iraq. IS is 70 miles from Baghdad......never would have occurred under the watchful eye of Saddam. Iran is dictating terms to the international community. Why? Nobody on the block to slap down the Ayatollahs' ambitions. We made sure of that. These are facts. Jeb can't bring himself to even entertain questions about George. We need Jeb in the White House. China and Russia can annex us without shedding blood. Somehow remember G telling us what a great guy Putin was. Vlad is a great guy...just not for us. Pres Bush did not create IS...he created the conditions and provided enough fertilizer to make them a living breathing monster.