skepticism because it has happened so fast and hot on the heels of what happened in paris. clearly these targets may have been known for the united states for some time. they had jets over the skies of raqqah for so long now. for french air force to bomb may be too much of an opportunity to be entirely credible. this provides the french public and francois hollande the viceral reaction. we have no idea what effect this has, but it gives a clear message that france s military is so much more in the game than it has been before. other key questions are, of course, is this the beginning of a lengthy campaign by an increased french military presence? is there a ground element to follow? what does this mean in terms of the ability for isis to resist a coalition campaign against it? much to be answered and much to