President Obama sends 450 more troops to Iraq.

Source article on CNN.com

1. 3,050 US troops are in Iraq advising & training Iraqi troops.
2. 450 more troops will go train Sunni tribe soldiers to fight ISIS.
3. Sunni Muslims used to thrive under Saddam Hussein.
4. They have been marginalized since his overthrow.
5. Which is why some Sunnis view ISIS (also Sunni) as liberators.
6. Of course, ISIS is still unpopular with the majority of Muslims.
7. But ISIS has been swift & fierce in stopping rebel uprisings.
8. Tribes who revolt against ISIS have been crucified or beheaded.
9. So it is unclear if this strategy will prove effective.
10. The US is also arming & training Syrian rebels to fight ISIS.