I think you're conveniently ignoring reality. Iraq is asking for more troops and money. And this current President is obliging. More & more weapons, cash, and soldiers are flowing in daily.
Iraq is saying no to troops in a combat role. The troops being sent are advisers and trainers.
The build up in Kuwait would certainly be a quick reaction force if ever needed to respond to something the Iraqis can't handle and American lives were under done kind of threat or to retrieve a pilot that might go down in enemy territory,
Its called taking precautions against the unexpected.
Because of the Obama cut and run, see how the far left will spin this to suit their own propaganda.
Obama to send 1 500 more troops to Iraq as campaign expands Reuters
Will U.S. advisers move to Iraqi front lines - CNN.com
Just shows that labels and religious propaganda mean more to the far left than what happens in reality.