What should we do about #Iraq?

If you've been following the news, you're probably aware that the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (or ISIS) has carved out a large part of Northwest Iraq and Eastern Syria to form a Sunni-dominated quasi-state. ISIS recently conquered substantial parts of Fallujah, Mosul and Tikrit, and are reportedly pushing towards Baghdad. Iran is pledging to fight back against ISIS (read: protect Shi'ite interests), and the Kurdish north has taken Kirkuk out of ISIS hands.

President Obama is, of course, weighing his options, including direct military assistance (sending in troops).

With that in mind, here's what I think we should do in Iraq:

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