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Not much for details or sourcing.. curious to what kind of "official" would share this information
Iraq and ISIS Discussion
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Not much for details or sourcing.. curious to what kind of "official" would share this information
I won't dispute that, I can't, but there's no difference between us doing it and "the other guys." We look like jackasses to the world when we allow it but complain about the other guys
A few days ago CNN said "unnamed US Intelligence sources" claimed that had satellite imagery/ indications the plane exploded in midair. *shrug
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The same "officials" CNN uses any time they use their Magic 8 Ba.. I mean "unnamed sources".
There are times when I wonder if their "intelligence community sources" are the janitors...
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Vlad is already working on op orders 1 through 25 for when and if that scenario is ever proven!
No, they are written and awaiting execution.
I wouldn't be surprised if he was already moving intel and other assets into place (didn't the PM of Israel recently visit?).
Bombs, bullets, knives, poison; you name it and it will get employed.
To think that asshat McCain is trying to start a war with Russia over Syria.
Brill
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I'm not following you. Are you saying that an American volunteering to fight with ISIL is the same as volunteering to fight with YPG?
That wasn't where I was going, but since you asked...no.
My point was mainly geared towards US/ Allied citizens fighting for an "allied" cause is the same as some non-allied nation (Chechnya or China or whoever) going to fight for ISIS or even Assad. They don't belong there and we're hypocrites if we complain about a Krygyz or Uzbek or whoever fighting for a non-US/ allied cause. I think if your nation is currently involved in fighting ISIS and you've joined that side then you're a traitor.
I don't think I'm articulating my thoughts very well.
Brill
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Looking at the individual's motivation: I would argue that it COULD be the same.
If a Chechen, Uzbek, Cherkess, Kist, etc travels to fight with ISIL because they believe that Assad is a dick and (insert failed Shia leader in Iraq here) are oppressing their Sunni brothers, then, in my opinion, they too are trying to liberate their brethren from tyranny.
I hope they die for their "country".
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This is the most confusing thing I have read all week?:-/ I feel like you are stating the obvious but complicating it, no?
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I was just confused as to which point you weren't articulating well.
Brill
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An interesting article on the history/background of the Sunni discrimination that fueled the resurrection of the Islamic State in Iraq. It also points to failed isolation policy that turned a blind eye to the violence.
How ISIS Spread in the Middle East—and How to Stop It
How ISIS Spread in the Middle East—and How to Stop It
Brill
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Bomb detection is ridiculously stupid: run all shoes through X-rays and just ask who packed the bags or whether they were with the passenger the entire time.
No?
I wan't tracking that. Interesting.
Meh, Jihadi #1 gives assembled package (with explicit directions) to Jihadi #2 who is a baggage handler at the airport.
Jihadi #2 either places bomb on plane or gives to Jihadi #3 who places the bomb in the baggage hold (they appear to have placed it mid-aircraft).
TSA and enhanced screening of passengers is a joke.
TSA talking about extra carry-on restrictions shows how clueless they actually are.
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But TSA has been fondling my junk and taking happy snaps via the body scanners to prevent this!
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