White House: US won't be 'responsible' for 'security. . .

I do agree with the White House on this on as well. This IS the Iraqi's responsibility, after all they refused the SOFA negotiations. As you know, I have done multiple tours there and we (US/NATO) keep applying a western mindset to the training we give them. Most Iraqi's don't care about Iraq. They care about their families tribal connections and their ideology, which takes a far second place. During my tours there, joining the Army or Police forces was just a means to get a paycheck and to further their influence. Their fledgling Air Force was a hell of a lot more professional though. Yes, there are people who do look at their country and say we can fix this and all get along, but they are a very small minority.

But the WH needs to tell the Iraqi Gov't, that if they want our Air Power to help, then the gloves come off and we designate targets, not them. And then we show them how it is done...again. And we tell them then, "There! We've opened the door for you! Now walk through it!"

We really should be assisting Jordan (And even Egypt and the Suadis) even more so than we are. They ARE taking the fight to the enemy but have limited resources. Yes, this is a proxy war, but even proxy wars have consequences that if not won, will have a dire impact on the west before to long.