A Look At The Islamic State

[T.Lex]

Although at first glance, this appears to be another battle in the successive-generational war in Afghanistan, specifically for Kunduz.

But, in contemporary terms, there is a wrinkle:
Afghanistan forces defend Kunduz from Taliban - BBC News

This is the first positive confirmation by a senior government official that Islamic State is operating alongside the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Until now, particularly in the south of the country, IS fighters have often clashed with the Taliban. But the governor said that the battle for the north is different, and here IS fighters are "supporting the Taliban, training the Taliban, trying to build the capacity of the Taliban for a bigger fight".

Regionally, if Daesh and the Taliban have sorted out their differences to fight their common enemy, that's bad.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Oh.

Westboro Baptist Church Claims They Are Going To Iraq To Protest ISIS

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

Oh.

Westboro Baptist Church Claims They Are Going To Iraq To Protest ISIS

I read that as 'protect' and got really confused there for a minute...

Either way, is there any way I can facilitate them getting over there? I'd love to see how that works out for them. nvm, they won't go because they're all talk.

Lost it during the video though...

Do you think God ever gets stoned? Look at a platypus, I think you'll think he might!

 

[T.Lex]

Oh.

Westboro Baptist Church Claims They Are Going To Iraq To Protest ISIS

That. Is. Brilliant.

Someone set up a gofundme for them.

 

[RockofStrength]

Oh.

Westboro Baptist Church Claims They Are Going To Iraq To Protest ISIS

I will pay half my yearly income to make this become a reality. I will pay for tickets, for room, board, meals...and camera crews. To document the efficacy of the protest.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

U.S. Central Command | Correction to the Record: Airstrike in Tal Afar

US military: Coalition did not strike Iraq mosque; Cannot confirm reports Islamic State 2nd-in-command killed

 

[ArcadiaGP]

IS releases 'al-Baghdadi message' - BBC News

Islamic State releases audio message it says is from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, whose fate has been unclear

 

[T.Lex]

IS releases 'al-Baghdadi message' - BBC News

Islamic State releases audio message it says is from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, whose fate has been unclear

Oh, I think his ultimate fate is pretty clear, even if his current whereabouts aren't.

 

[SchwansManDan]

You know, these ISIS guys killed Earnhardt. And they taste just like chicken.

 

[jamil]

You know, these ISIS guys killed Earnhardt. And they taste just like chicken.

Now that's a quality post.

 

[Woobie]

Oh.

Westboro Baptist Church Claims They Are Going To Iraq To Protest ISIS

Ill help pay for their airfare on two conditions: the tickets are 1 way; the leadership, especially the mom, goes.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

ISIS launches offensive in Iraq's Ramadi - CNN.com
https://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/offensive-iraqs-anbar-region-103839782.html

 

[ArcadiaGP]

ISIS leader, Baghdadi, says "Islam was never a religion of peace. Islam is the religion of fighting. It is the war of Muslims against infidels."

Well now that that's cleared up, maybe some real reform can take place.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Islamic State fighters have seized the government compound in Ramadi, officials say

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Lindsey Graham: Graham: “If you’re thinking about joining al Qaeda or ISIL, I’m not gonna call a judge. (RAND) I’m gonna call a drone and we will kill you.”

 

[ArcadiaGP]

NYPD Chief Wants 450 Cops to Combat ISIS | The Weekly Standard

 

[pudly]

NYPD Chief Wants 450 Cops to Combat ISIS | The Weekly Standard

Doesn't that belong in the Facepalm thread?

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Doesn't that belong in the Facepalm thread?

You might be right :P

Also:

 

[mrjarrell]

The IS now controls half of Syria, some 95,000 sq kilometers. And they have taken 9 of the 14 provinces in the country.

ISIL gains ground with capture of Syria's Palmyra

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Experts: ISIS' goal of caliphate may already be reality - CNN Video