like the saudis are actually allowing isis to do what it's doing, which is the dismantling the shia nationses th that are alig with iran. and that has not been talked about much if at all on the air or in writings. they welcome the dismantling of iraq, of syria. isis has created an alliance with jihadists in lebanon, in sinai, and the saudis might very well wait for this to play out, have iran's position in the region weakened and then strike a deal with that new islamic caliphate themselves. they're a lot smarter than ourselves. we've had two presidencies in a row that have made a mess of the region and, unfortunately, this problem is not going away for the next 10-20 years. >> all super fascinating information you've given us today. jeremiah o'keefe, thank you so much. >> you're welcome. >>> still ahead, america's top marine raising a red flag about the troops under his command. why he says more than half of them are not ready. do you have the coverage? you need? open enrollment ends december 7th. don't put it off 'til later. now's the time to get on a path that could be right for you... wi

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