THE BATTLE FOR MOSUL. IS THERE SOMETHING
THEY ARE NOT TELLING US?
I can remember back when journalism in the US was still a profession
and a somewhat honorable one at that. Even back then, the question would of unadulterated
reporting would come up. In the Viet Nam
conflict, never a declared War, as if that has mattered for some time now, the
question of government influence on journalistic coverage was almost a daily
topic. Have time really changed?
It seems odd the US is “involved” in “supporting” the battle
for Mosul, but the topic doesn’t seem to make the news. Yes the US is weeks
away from a Presidential election, one that will have no real victor, at least
from the perspective of the American people, but, just how is the “support / Alliance”
doing?
For the past 24 hrs. or so, the rumors of the Iraqi advance
stalling has grown in coverage, but, not from the US media. Why? If the US has its
military members in harm’s way, and they do, then where is the update? “The
most transparent Administration ever”!
So, here is the rumor and in my book, it’s one that has real
legs.
Kurdish fighting forces are poised to move on the city and
that is something the Turks are more than upset with. Not to mention the Turks
are not being invited to the table by the Iraqi government. Remember, the
Ottomans’ goal is to suppress the Kurds, not destroy the Islamic State
fighters. Not to mention the Kurds are
now asking for the Turkmen fighters to be categorized as “Terrorist”! You know,
now days, if you don’t get along with some group, you just call them “Terrorist”
and that levels out the playing field.
The newer version of the Mosul conflict seems to stim from the
US and the Iraqi government not agreeing on the status of two issues.
1.
The US doesn’t want the ISIS fighters to be able
to retrograde into Syria; as if they have not already done so prior to the
start of the Mosul operation. That’s what happens when you telegraph what you are
going to do for months in advance. Side note. Did the Tsar “telegraph” his
movement into Syria? Remember my analysis…. Checkers vs Chess. So, the US wants
the Iraqi fighters, to include the Shia militias controlled by Iran, to cut off
the escape routs into Syria. Rumor has it that has become a major bargaining chip
between Iraq and the US.
2.
It seems the fear that everyone who understands
the region was worried about it coming true. The Shia militias along with the
Iraqi forces, forces trained by the West / US / but under the control of Iran,
are going to exert pain upon the Sunni population of Mosul. What is the end
result of this? Yep. Yet another mass refugee issue. An event that was so
predictable, the UN even prepared for it to take place.
Is this all an indication of just how bad the Mosul operation
is going? Yep.
Can it get worse? Oh ya. Way worse!
If ISIS “Terrorist” are allowed to exit Mosul, and that is
if they start to lose, and fall back into Syria, how does the West / US / believe
the Russians will not see that as a deliberate act? How does anyone awake in DC
not understand that the Mosul supported event is nothing more than the US
pushing the ISIS issue off on the Syrian government? Does anyone in DC not
think that is the perception of the Tsar? Worse yet, did the US actually anticipate
this consequence?
Weeks away from a Presidential election in the US and
somehow key leadership is under the impression that detreating the relationship
with the Russian is a step forward?
Now, let’s think for a minute. Who is the key fighting group
that will actually enter the streets of Mosul?
The Kurds? Not unless you want to see the Turks respond.
The Iraqi “Special Forces… Counter Terrorist… what every
else they call themselves? They look good standing there with their Western
uniforms on. Some have actually leaned how to properly wear a helmet. Are
Are These the forces that will go door to door in Mosul? On
Iraqi TV that might be staged, but some of us know who the real killers are.
Yes. The Shia Militias. The ones that actually do kill women
and Children just as barbarically as the ISIS Terrorist do. These are the units that will enter the city
with Iraq’s blessing. They will be under the command of Iran and that is why Soleimani
is there.
Are the Russians going to allow the Iranians to push ISIS
into Syria and take credit for saving Mosul?
Is the Tsar willing to trade Mosul for more problems in
Syria?
Is he going to talk to the Ottomans again?
What version of the battle for Mosul is the US press willing
to dig into?
Does the US Press even understand what is taking place or
might that jeprodize their Presidential Candidate?
Professional journalism! A thing of the past!
Are you confused?
DC is!
