Obama’s plan to “degrade and ultimately destroy ISIS.”

     FINALLY Obama got specific about what he plans to do to stop ISIS. His plan includes several steps. First, we will assist Iraqi government and forces with air strikes against terrorists. President Obama even mentioned sending forces to Syria if need be. Second, we will increase ground support to help Iraqi forces. The President plans to send 475 service members but NOT for combat missions. The service members will only be there to assist with training intelligence and equipment. Third, we will continue to draw off counter intelligence capabilities. “We will redouble efforts to cut off ISIS’ funding and counter its warped ideology.”                         

     Obama also plans to attend the UN Security Council meeting to encourage the international community to rally around this effort. Finally the President wants to continue to provide humanitarian assistant to innocent civilians. It all sounds pretty good. As usual President Obama made a strong speech but when we look at the plan itself it begins to look a little half hearted. 

     Obama doesn’t want to engage in a real war, instead let's send in air forces and soldiers to help train, but no one on the ground. No troops actually engaging in combat. It’s unsettling to the American people. His delivery of the plan may have been confident but the plan itself isn’t. The truth is, after 9/11 we’re all a little scared. What is the President doing to protect US? On a positive note, I’m glad we’re doing something. I want us to succeed but after hearing Obama’s speech Wednesday night, I’m left feeling uneasy.