Gary Johnson opposes intervention in Syria

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Not exactly the same of course but attacking Daesh in Syria and Iraq seems closer to attacking Al Qaeda in Afghanistan (which both Gary Johnson and Ron Paul supported) than it does to the overthrow of Saddam Hussein or Gaddhafi.

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One big argument against destabilizing a dictator is you create a vacuum that can be exploited by terrorists. It's been employed by Rand Paul and Gary Johnson hints at it here. There are other arguments against militarily engaging Daesh but that one doesn't apply.