Aside from the remark on color which I think is unnecessary, I tend to agree with you. President Obama has proven to be a bit wishy washy on certain matters, making great speeches but often taking little action. US Boots on the ground is tricky here due to all the political complications. But he could pressure our so-called allies such as Turkey, Jordan, Arabia who are right on the border with these ISIS scum to use conventional forces. If any of these powers really wanted too they could readily defeat the ISIS conventional forces rather quickly. Perhaps he could send a small detachment of special forces to accompany one these nations should they step forward. I'm just hypothesizing now? Also rather than taking off from carriers out in the Gulf they should be using the Turkish air bases. Yes I know Turkey fears the spread of Kurdish autonomy. The whole affair is full of twist and turns.