Summary: The Pentagon is requesting 500 more US troops on the ground in Iraq, as the long-anticipated battle to retake Mosul from ISIS is expected to begin next month. That would bring the US troop level to around 6,400, with another probably 6,000 or so contractors. But if Mosul is actually liberated...what next? Victory...or civil war? Be sure to visit http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com for more libertarian commentary.
