U.S. Casualties in Syria: The 'Forever War' They Don't Explain
When two Iowa National Guard members are killed in Syria, the headlines focus on the tragedy, not the policy. They mention the 'ambush' but skirt around the fact that U.S. troops remain deployed there, ostensibly to fight ISIS—a justification that has worn thin as Syria’s government has repeatedly demanded their withdrawal. One might wonder why, after nearly a decade, the mission persists despite
alleged ISIS defeat. Our politicians routinely vote for these perpetual deployments and accompanying budgets without public debate, while the public watches the resultant body bags. This isn't just about troop safety; it's about the erosion of democratic oversight. Congress, heavily influenced by defense lobby money, greenlights these deployments with little scrutiny, allowing a 'forever war' to
grind on. The cycle continues: tragic deaths, solemn ceremonies, and zero critical questions from media or politicians about the strategic rationale for endless occupation. Meanwhile, the military industrial complex rakes it in.