Why Obama started bombing to protect Yazidi's but did nothing for Syrian Sunni's?

[T-123456]

More than 100,000 Syrian Sunni's were killed by Assad regime, but Obama did nothing. Didn't they deserve humanitarian protection from Assad's forces when the rebellion did not even start.

But when Yazidi's are victims suddenly Obama springs into action. Is it the Kurdistan and nearby oil fields being threatened? Or is it because they are non-Muslim and hence get greater sympathy and public support of the US and hence are a safer bet for Obama to save, keeping in mind that Obama is already accused of being a Muslim by right wing nuts.

Please don't get me wrong. I despise these IS terrorists, and I support bombing them out of existence. And I support 100% saving these defense less Yazidi's.

But I am just puzzled by Obama's actions, why the double standard. So fellow forumers, please present your views, if you may.

Yezidis are Kurds,they have oil ,Syrians and the Turkmens in Iraq have nothing they are expendable.

 

[beast89]

More than 100,000 Syrian Sunni's were killed by Assad regime, but Obama did nothing. Didn't they deserve humanitarian protection from Assad's forces when the rebellion did not even start.

But when Yazidi's are victims suddenly Obama springs into action. Is it the Kurdistan and nearby oil fields being threatened? Or is it because they are non-Muslim and hence get greater sympathy and public support of the US and hence are a safer bet for Obama to save, keeping in mind that Obama is already accused of being a Muslim by right wing nuts.

Please don't get me wrong. I despise these IS terrorists, and I support bombing them out of existence. And I support 100% saving these defense less Yazidi's.

But I am just puzzled by Obama's actions, why the double standard. So fellow forumers, please present your views, if you may.

Israel was helping their FSA snakes, they bombed SAA several times.

Cuz Kurds support and have relations with Israel while Sunni Syrians don't, simple as that.

but who's country tried to pay USA to wage war for on SAA on their behalf lol?

 

[kalu_miah]

Text of Obama's Statement on Airstrikes in Iraq - ABC News

Text of Obama's Statement on Airstrikes in Iraq
Aug 8, 2014, 4:04 AM ET
By The Associated Press

President Barack Obama's statement Thursday night on authorizing U.S. airstrikes against Islamic militants in Iraq and airdrops of humanitarian aid for Iraqi religious minorities threatened by the extremists, as provided by the White House:

Good evening. Today I authorized two operations in Iraq — targeted airstrikes to protect our American personnel, and a humanitarian effort to help save thousands of Iraqi civilians who are trapped on a mountain without food and water and facing almost certain death. Let me explain the actions we're taking and why.

First, I said in June — as the terrorist group ISIL began an advance across Iraq — that the United States would be prepared to take targeted military action in Iraq if and when we determined that the situation required it. In recent days, these terrorists have continued to move across Iraq, and have neared the city of Irbil, where American diplomats and civilians serve at our consulate and American military personnel advise Iraqi forces.

To stop the advance on Irbil, I've directed our military to take targeted strikes against ISIL terrorist convoys should they move toward the city. We intend to stay vigilant, and take action if these terrorist forces threaten our personnel or facilities anywhere in Iraq, including our consulate in Irbil and our embassy in Baghdad. We're also providing urgent assistance to Iraqi government and Kurdish forces so they can more effectively wage the fight against ISIL.

Second, at the request of the Iraqi government — we've begun operations to help save Iraqi civilians stranded on the mountain. As ISIL has marched across Iraq, it has waged a ruthless campaign against innocent Iraqis. And these terrorists have been especially barbaric towards religious minorities, including Christian and Yazidis, a small and ancient religious sect. Countless Iraqis have been displaced. And chilling reports describe ISIL militants rounding up families, conducting mass executions, and enslaving Yazidi women.

In recent days, Yazidi women, men and children from the area of Sinjar have fled for their lives. And thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — are now hiding high up on the mountain, with little but the clothes on their backs. They're without food, they're without water. People are starving. And children are dying of thirst. Meanwhile, ISIL forces below have called for the systematic destruction of the entire Yazidi people, which would constitute genocide. So these innocent families are faced with a horrible choice: descend the mountain and be slaughtered, or stay and slowly die of thirst and hunger.

I've said before, the United States cannot and should not intervene every time there's a crisis in the world. So let me be clear about why we must act, and act now. When we face a situation like we do on that mountain — with innocent people facing the prospect of violence on a horrific scale, when we have a mandate to help — in this case, a request from the Iraqi government — and when we have the unique capabilities to help avert a massacre, then I believe the United States of America cannot turn a blind eye. We can act, carefully and responsibly, to prevent a potential act of genocide. That's what we're doing on that mountain.

I've, therefore, authorized targeted airstrikes, if necessary, to help forces in Iraq as they fight to break the siege of Mount Sinjar and protect the civilians trapped there. Already, American aircraft have begun conducting humanitarian airdrops of food and water to help these desperate men, women and children survive. Earlier this week, one Iraqi in the area cried to the world, "There is no one coming to help." Well, today, America is coming to help. We're also consulting with other countries — and the United Nations — who have called for action to address this humanitarian crisis.

I know that many of you are rightly concerned about any American military action in Iraq, even limited strikes like these. I understand that. I ran for this office in part to end our war in Iraq and welcome our troops home, and that's what we've done. As commander in chief, I will not allow the United States to be dragged into fighting another war in Iraq. And so even as we support Iraqis as they take the fight to these terrorists, American combat troops will not be returning to fight in Iraq, because there's no American military solution to the larger crisis in Iraq. The only lasting solution is reconciliation among Iraqi communities and stronger Iraqi security forces.

However, we can and should support moderate forces who can bring stability to Iraq. So even as we carry out these two missions, we will continue to pursue a broader strategy that empowers Iraqis to confront this crisis. Iraqi leaders need to come together and forge a new government that represents the legitimate interests of all Iraqis, and that can fight back against the threats like ISIL. Iraqis have named a new president, a new speaker of Parliament, and are seeking consensus on a new prime minister. This is the progress that needs to continue in order to reverse the momentum of the terrorists who prey on Iraq's divisions.

Once Iraq has a new government, the United States will work with it and other countries in the region to provide increased support to deal with this humanitarian crisis and counterterrorism challenge. None of Iraq's neighbors have an interest in this terrible suffering or instability.

And so we'll continue to work with our friends and allies to help refugees get the shelter and food and water they so desperately need, and to help Iraqis push back against ISIL. The several hundred American advisers that I ordered to Iraq will continue to assess what more we can do to help train, advise and support Iraqi forces going forward. And just as I consulted Congress on the decisions I made today, we will continue to do so going forward.

My fellow Americans, the world is confronted by many challenges. And while America has never been able to right every wrong, America has made the world a more secure and prosperous place. And our leadership is necessary to underwrite the global security and prosperity that our children and our grandchildren will depend upon. We do so by adhering to a set of core principles. We do whatever is necessary to protect our people. We support our allies when they're in danger. We lead coalitions of countries to uphold international norms. And we strive to stay true to the fundamental values — the desire to live with basic freedom and dignity — that is common to human beings wherever they are. That's why people all over the world look to the United States of America to lead. And that's why we do it.

So let me close by assuring you that there is no decision that I take more seriously than the use of military force. Over the last several years, we have brought the vast majority of our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. And I've been careful to resist calls to turn time and again to our military, because America has other tools in our arsenal than our military. We can also lead with the power of our diplomacy, our economy, and our ideals.

But when the lives of American citizens are at risk, we will take action. That's my responsibility as commander in chief. And when many thousands of innocent civilians are faced with the danger of being wiped out, and we have the capacity to do something about it, we will take action. That is our responsibility as Americans. That's a hallmark of American leadership. That's who we are. (100,000+ Syrian dead civilians were not innocent? What happened to American responsibility and leadership at that time?)

So tonight, we give thanks to our men and women in uniform — especially our brave pilots and crews over Iraq who are protecting our fellow Americans and saving the lives of so many men, women and children that they will never meet. They represent American leadership at its best. As a nation, we should be proud of them, and of our country's enduring commitment to uphold our own security and the dignity of our fellow human beings.

God bless our armed forces, and God bless the United States of America.

 

[HRK]

Don't post nonsense.

behave .....

 

[chhota bheem]

Text of Obama's Statement on Airstrikes in Iraq - ABC News

Text of Obama's Statement on Airstrikes in Iraq
Aug 8, 2014, 4:04 AM ET
By The Associated Press

President Barack Obama's statement Thursday night on authorizing U.S. airstrikes against Islamic militants in Iraq and airdrops of humanitarian aid for Iraqi religious minorities threatened by the extremists, as provided by the White House:

Good evening. Today I authorized two operations in Iraq — targeted airstrikes to protect our American personnel, and a humanitarian effort to help save thousands of Iraqi civilians who are trapped on a mountain without food and water and facing almost certain death. Let me explain the actions we're taking and why.

First, I said in June — as the terrorist group ISIL began an advance across Iraq — that the United States would be prepared to take targeted military action in Iraq if and when we determined that the situation required it. In recent days, these terrorists have continued to move across Iraq, and have neared the city of Irbil, where American diplomats and civilians serve at our consulate and American military personnel advise Iraqi forces.

To stop the advance on Irbil, I've directed our military to take targeted strikes against ISIL terrorist convoys should they move toward the city. We intend to stay vigilant, and take action if these terrorist forces threaten our personnel or facilities anywhere in Iraq, including our consulate in Irbil and our embassy in Baghdad. We're also providing urgent assistance to Iraqi government and Kurdish forces so they can more effectively wage the fight against ISIL.

Second, at the request of the Iraqi government — we've begun operations to help save Iraqi civilians stranded on the mountain. As ISIL has marched across Iraq, it has waged a ruthless campaign against innocent Iraqis. And these terrorists have been especially barbaric towards religious minorities, including Christian and Yazidis, a small and ancient religious sect. Countless Iraqis have been displaced. And chilling reports describe ISIL militants rounding up families, conducting mass executions, and enslaving Yazidi women.

In recent days, Yazidi women, men and children from the area of Sinjar have fled for their lives. And thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — are now hiding high up on the mountain, with little but the clothes on their backs. They're without food, they're without water. People are starving. And children are dying of thirst. Meanwhile, ISIL forces below have called for the systematic destruction of the entire Yazidi people, which would constitute genocide. So these innocent families are faced with a horrible choice: descend the mountain and be slaughtered, or stay and slowly die of thirst and hunger.

I've said before, the United States cannot and should not intervene every time there's a crisis in the world. So let me be clear about why we must act, and act now. When we face a situation like we do on that mountain — with innocent people facing the prospect of violence on a horrific scale, when we have a mandate to help — in this case, a request from the Iraqi government — and when we have the unique capabilities to help avert a massacre, then I believe the United States of America cannot turn a blind eye. We can act, carefully and responsibly, to prevent a potential act of genocide. That's what we're doing on that mountain.

I've, therefore, authorized targeted airstrikes, if necessary, to help forces in Iraq as they fight to break the siege of Mount Sinjar and protect the civilians trapped there. Already, American aircraft have begun conducting humanitarian airdrops of food and water to help these desperate men, women and children survive. Earlier this week, one Iraqi in the area cried to the world, "There is no one coming to help." Well, today, America is coming to help. We're also consulting with other countries — and the United Nations — who have called for action to address this humanitarian crisis.

I know that many of you are rightly concerned about any American military action in Iraq, even limited strikes like these. I understand that. I ran for this office in part to end our war in Iraq and welcome our troops home, and that's what we've done. As commander in chief, I will not allow the United States to be dragged into fighting another war in Iraq. And so even as we support Iraqis as they take the fight to these terrorists, American combat troops will not be returning to fight in Iraq, because there's no American military solution to the larger crisis in Iraq. The only lasting solution is reconciliation among Iraqi communities and stronger Iraqi security forces.

However, we can and should support moderate forces who can bring stability to Iraq. So even as we carry out these two missions, we will continue to pursue a broader strategy that empowers Iraqis to confront this crisis. Iraqi leaders need to come together and forge a new government that represents the legitimate interests of all Iraqis, and that can fight back against the threats like ISIL. Iraqis have named a new president, a new speaker of Parliament, and are seeking consensus on a new prime minister. This is the progress that needs to continue in order to reverse the momentum of the terrorists who prey on Iraq's divisions.

Once Iraq has a new government, the United States will work with it and other countries in the region to provide increased support to deal with this humanitarian crisis and counterterrorism challenge. None of Iraq's neighbors have an interest in this terrible suffering or instability.

And so we'll continue to work with our friends and allies to help refugees get the shelter and food and water they so desperately need, and to help Iraqis push back against ISIL. The several hundred American advisers that I ordered to Iraq will continue to assess what more we can do to help train, advise and support Iraqi forces going forward. And just as I consulted Congress on the decisions I made today, we will continue to do so going forward.

My fellow Americans, the world is confronted by many challenges. And while America has never been able to right every wrong, America has made the world a more secure and prosperous place. And our leadership is necessary to underwrite the global security and prosperity that our children and our grandchildren will depend upon. We do so by adhering to a set of core principles. We do whatever is necessary to protect our people. We support our allies when they're in danger. We lead coalitions of countries to uphold international norms. And we strive to stay true to the fundamental values — the desire to live with basic freedom and dignity — that is common to human beings wherever they are. That's why people all over the world look to the United States of America to lead. And that's why we do it.

So let me close by assuring you that there is no decision that I take more seriously than the use of military force. Over the last several years, we have brought the vast majority of our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. And I've been careful to resist calls to turn time and again to our military, because America has other tools in our arsenal than our military. We can also lead with the power of our diplomacy, our economy, and our ideals.

But when the lives of American citizens are at risk, we will take action. That's my responsibility as commander in chief. And when many thousands of innocent civilians are faced with the danger of being wiped out, and we have the capacity to do something about it, we will take action. That is our responsibility as Americans. That's a hallmark of American leadership. That's who we are. (100,000+ Syrian dead civilians were not innocent? What happened to American responsibility and leadership at that time?)

So tonight, we give thanks to our men and women in uniform — especially our brave pilots and crews over Iraq who are protecting our fellow Americans and saving the lives of so many men, women and children that they will never meet. They represent American leadership at its best. As a nation, we should be proud of them, and of our country's enduring commitment to uphold our own security and the dignity of our fellow human beings.

God bless our armed forces, and God bless the United States of America.

Syria: Russia vows to help Syria if America carries out military strikes against Assad¿s regime | Mail Online
When this happened the same people who are complaining now where laughing then.

 

[XenoEnsi-14]

It's mostly an attempt for Obama to gain support from American citizens. It had to be a group that is both rare and exotic for it to grab Americans attention. From the point of view of Majority of Americans it could not be Sunni's because they are "bad", it couldn't be Shiite's because they are sectarian (Maliki), it could not be Kurds because they have the Pershmerga God warriors they don't need help. The only group he had left were the Yezidis which hardly any American has heard of and who worship a Peacock Angel.

If it weren't for the Yezidis, Obama would not likely have much support from Americans. That's my opinion.

 

[Hashshāshīn]

Because according to International law, Bashar Assad is fighting terrorism in his country. You cant bomb a government that fights terrorists.

Please tell me more about how the US obeys International Law.

 

[Asian.Century]

Yazidis are 'Devil Worshippers', and only a Devil Worshipper would protect them, here it US President Obama.

 

[XenoEnsi-14]

Yazidis are 'Devil Worshippers', and only a Devil Worshipper would protect them, here it US President Obama.

Finally, someone who is not shy in showing there ignorance.

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Or is it because they are non-Muslim and hence get greater sympathy and public support of the US and hence are a safer bet for Obama to save, keeping in mind that Obama is already accused of being a Muslim by right wing nuts.

That's what happens when America has been running anti-Muslim propaganda for the past few decades (portraying them as terrorists in their movies/TV), the public opinion they themselves created cuts off their foreign policy choices and limits them when deciding when to intervene overseas.

 

[T-123456]

It's mostly an attempt for Obama to gain support from American citizens. It had to be a group that is both rare and exotic for it to grab Americans attention. From the point of view of Majority of Americans it could not be Sunni's because they are "bad", it couldn't be Shiite's because they are sectarian (Maliki), it could not be Kurds because they have the Pershmerga God warriors they don't need help. The only group he had left were the Yezidis which hardly any American has heard of and who worship a Peacock Angel.

If it weren't for the Yezidis, Obama would not likely have much support from Americans. That's my opinion.

Yezidi=Kurd ,only difference is the religion.

 

[nvKyleBrown]

Ignorance which you are short of, please acquire knowledge Iraq,'s islamic history.

I don't really care what Yazidis religion is, unless it involves raping and murdering innocents. Are you seriously advocating wiping them out? Or letting them be wiped out? That is your answer as to why the ISIL forces in Syria got no support. That is apparently Evil vs EVIL, and there was no way to separate the two - they were both in the wrong. Here, we have people who were not attacking anyone, not really armed at all. They are being persecuted not by devil worshipers, but out-and-out devils (ISIL).

If the US had supported Sunnis in Syria, it would have been supporting the same people that are now killing off minorities in Iraq. No thanks. At the very least, you can do your evil on your own. When we can, we will oppose you, not assist you.

 

[XenoEnsi-14]

Ignorance which you are short of, please acquire knowledge Iraq,'s islamic history.

Do you Yazidi, the devil worshippers : Yazidi Black Book - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Iraq's Yazidis: Who are they – and why are these 'devil worshippers' being persecuted by Isis? - Middle East - World - The Independent


Why are they called devil worshippers?

Yazidis have been branded “devil worshippers” by Muslims for centuries because of a similarity in the name of a spirit they worship, and the Arabic word for “devil”.

In truth, the ancient Yazidi religion has elements of both Christianity and Islam at its roots, while it is also linked to one of the world’s oldest monotheistic – the belief in one god – religions, called Zoroastrianism.

The Yazidis believe in one god, though they worship seven other “angels” or “spirits”, the most important of which is Malak Taus, or Tausi Melek, whom Yazidis worship five times a day.

This figure is said to be the Yazidi god’s favourite, and is supposed to act as a mediator between god and man. The figure’s name is also known in Arabic as “Shaytan,” meaning devil, supposedly because of the closeness of the pronunciation of Malak Taus’ name in Arabic.

So because of similarities of the name makes them "Devil Worshipers"? Was the term Allah used by pagan meccans? By your way of thinking Yezidis are "devil worshipers" just as much Muslims are "Pagans". But that's not true is it? Yezidis do not worship sin and Muslim do not worship a pagan god.

Yezidi=Kurd ,only difference is the religion.

When I said Kurd I was referring to the KRG, technically Yezidis are Kurdish but a majority of them don't refer to themselves as Kurdish.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Because the growing power of either Shia or Sunni is directly against the US interest.

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Because the growing power of either Shia or Sunni is directly against the US interest.

Exactly, it is in American interests to keep them divided, so the Middle East can continue to be America's own personal playground.

When the Sunnis have the advantage, America will support the Shia, and vice versa. Like they did with Maliki in Iraq.