Iraq is increasingly becoming headquarters for a new war -- this one against the Islamists known as ISIL or ISIS.
In the latest announcement from the Pentagon, 2,000 anti-tank rockets are being sent to the middle-eastern country to help fight against the Islamist movement after the recent defeat of U.S.-backed forces at Ramadi.
As much as I am opposed to the Islamic "state," I wonder what new pathway to war we may be on. We have seen this so many times before. Sure, let's fight the terrorism of Islamists in the Levant. But let's be clear of our motives. Are we sure we are fighting violent extremism, or -- once again -- fighting on behalf of economic hegemony benefiting multi-national corporations? It's a question worth asking, and let's not assume we know the answer until we ask it clearly.
U.S. Sending Equipment and Arms to Iraq
In the latest announcement from the Pentagon, 2,000 anti-tank rockets are being sent to the middle-eastern country to help fight against the Islamist movement after the recent defeat of U.S.-backed forces at Ramadi.
As much as I am opposed to the Islamic "state," I wonder what new pathway to war we may be on. We have seen this so many times before. Sure, let's fight the terrorism of Islamists in the Levant. But let's be clear of our motives. Are we sure we are fighting violent extremism, or -- once again -- fighting on behalf of economic hegemony benefiting multi-national corporations? It's a question worth asking, and let's not assume we know the answer until we ask it clearly.
U.S. Sending Equipment and Arms to Iraq
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for your comment to "The Musical Patriot." Moderation is used on this blog to help prevent spam and other inappropriate messages. Please complete this form so your comment may be processed for possible inclusion on the blog. Thank you for being a reader of "The Musical Patriot!"