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The U.S. military is hesitant to embrace President Barack Obama's plan to launch a missile strike on Syria, current and former officers revealed in interviews.
Military officers ranging from captains to four-star generals said they are uneasy about a potential Syrian missile strike because it could have unintended consequences, such as turning attention away from their exit from Afghanistan, the Washington Post reported.
"I can't believe the president is even considering it," a young Army officer, who is wrapping up a yearlong tour overseas, told the Post under the condition of anonymity. "We have been fighting the last 10 years a counterinsurgency war. Syria has modern weaponry. We would have to retrain for a conventional war."
Active-duty military leaders said they feel strongly that a strike in Syria would serve no purpose for the U.S.
Originally posted by benrl
I Doubt, the military would refuse an order, highly doubt it.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Originally posted by benrl
I Doubt, the military would refuse an order, highly doubt it.
I doubted it would ever happen ... until this Syria thing came up. I can picture these Joint Chiefs .. who are publicly stating that there is no reason or purpose to go bomb Syria ... sitting in the situation room with Obama when he gives 'the go' order. I can see them all looking at each other and saying 'not a chance' and then schooling him on what should happen.
I didn't think it would ... but now I can see it happening.
And I'm SHOCKED that America has come to this ....
I’d like to think no one would follow the orders to ‘hit’ Syria. The problem is I’ve seen too many YouTube videos and negative reports on ‘today’s military’ lust for blood regardless who’s blood is shed.
www.newsmax.com...
"When a president draws a red line, for better or worse, it’s policy," an Army lieutenant colonel told the Post, referring to Obama’s declaration last year about Syria’s potential use of chemical weapons.
Originally posted by Krazysh0t
Except if that were to happen, Obama would just relieve them of their command and get someone who will listen to his orders.
To disobey his orders is a HUGE deal.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
I can picture these Joint Chiefs .. who are publicly stating that there is no reason or purpose to go bomb Syria ... sitting in the situation room with Obama when he gives 'the go' order. I can see them all looking at each other and saying 'not a chance' and then schooling him on what should happen. ..
Originally posted by thesaneone
Would the PoTUS hide if the military decides to ignore his orders? I am sure that he would be arrested, right?
Originally posted by projectvxn
We just can't do it.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
reply to post by starfoxxx
I'm wondering if they'll take Obama to the back of the woodshed and school him about how our troops aren't trained for this type of conflict ..