As More American Boots Hit the Ground in Syria, U.S. Parses “Boots” and “Ground”

Will Truman

Will Truman is the Editor-in-Chief of Ordinary Times. He is also on Twitter.

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17 Responses

  1. Kazzy says:

    Lame. If we are going to change our strategy, own that and be up front. Cut the shit.Report

    • trizzlor in reply to Kazzy says:

      “Boots on the ground” has always meant major combat forces, not 50 special forces guys basically acting as minders. Does anyone really think this “but they’re wearing boots!” semantics game is accomplishing anything?Report

      • Oscar Gordon in reply to trizzlor says:

        Since when?

        Boots on the ground has always meant forces acting in a capacity other than diplomatic security.

        If they are in theater & supporting or engaging in combat, you have boots on the ground.Report

        • greginak in reply to Oscar Gordon says:

          It’s a vague term more suited to press releases and news report. By the strictest standard we have BOTG in many countries. That isn’t’ the way it is generally used. In any parsing the press release lingo is superficial compared to figuring out if it is a good idea.Report

  2. notme says:

    So what’s new? I’ve been saying this same thing for some time now but folks either ignore me or pooh-pooh me. Will, what finally made you realize Obama was full of bs?Report

  3. They’re going to wear tennis shoes instead.Report

  4. dexter says:

    In my humble opinion the only thing dumber than trying to break up a bar fight between two brothers is trying to break up a bar fight between twelve brothers.Report