The geniuses at the Pentagon have settled on a name for the ISIS operation: Inherent Resolve

[cali]

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“According to CENTCOM officials, the name INHERENT RESOLVE is intended to reflect the unwavering resolve and deep commitment of the U.S. and partner nations in the region and around the globe to eliminate the terrorist group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq, the region and the wider international community,” the statement said, using one of the acronyms for the militant group. “It also symbolizes the willingness and dedication of coalition members to work closely with our friends in the region and apply all available dimensions of national power necessary – diplomatic, informational, military, economic – to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL.”

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2014/10/15/operation-against-the-islamic-state-to-be-called-inherent-resolve/

One thing these guys are good at degrading: Language.

[Dreamer Tatum]

1. Cali, WTF?

Who gives a monkey's what they call it?

[cali]

2. Oh, I've always been interested in what we name our wars and military operations

I think it's interesting.

[Dreamer Tatum]

4. You evinced disgust, not interest.

As though it was poorly named.

[cali]

11. `I think they're all poorly named and I find the practice of

naming wars and military operations bizarre and off putting.

[Rex]

5. Yeah Operation Crusade er Desert Shield...lol...

Desert Storm with old Stormin Norman.

[FSogol]

7. File under: Everything is an Outrage.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. I thought it would be "Smoke 'em Out III".

Or, would that be IV? V?

[FSogol]

8. That sounds more like a Cheech and Chong movie. n/t

[Fumesucker]

6. Operation Enduring Distraction n/t

[Paper Roses]

9. Foolish name, but then again....look who named it. n/t

[Turbineguy]

10. Sounds expensive.

[JI7]

12. what would you name it ?