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originally posted by: InnerPeace2012
originally posted by: MrSpad
Well if you know the history of ISIS you know it is not a new group and has been around since the late 1990's when they were known for assassinating a US diplomat in Jordan. Its movements, alliances and name changes are easy to follow. It was created by no outside power and frankly has never needed support from any outside power. That being the case, it scares people in wanting to believe it all has to a be big plot by somebody else because the idea people can over throw governments or build armies seems to much like chaos.
Anybody can come up with an idea about creating an army and creating havoc. But what is an idea without some serious funding and arms supply?
originally posted by: Chadwickus
a reply to: bjarneorn
Makes about as much sense as what you're saying..
originally posted by: InnerPeace2012
a reply to: Chadwickus
Lol, whatever happened to your "logical fallacy" argument that you're now scrambling for sources to support your fragmented argument.
You lost me at page one of your last response. Give me a narrative and don't just post random stuff, it means nothing.
originally posted by: whyamIhere
I think Mr. Spad is correct.
They have all the opium they need.
That's how they fund themselves...Drugs
originally posted by: bjarneorn
a reply to: dragonridr
The Taliban was there because the US wanted to create a tribunal in the UN?
You're kidding, right?
Assuming the US "wanted" this, they couldn't ... as, in case you didn't get the memo ... the Soviet union had a veto right, and Russia has one now. As does the US, China, Britain and France.
So, even a guy like you ... knows it is just for show, right.
If I recall correctly, there were majorily two reasons ... the oil/gas pipelines and the opium.
originally posted by: JHumm
I would like to know what would happen if Putin found evidence or proof that the US government was in fact supporting IS ? What would the outcome of that be?
I'm not saying that is the case but with our track record I wouldn't be surprised either.
originally posted by: ErrorErrorError
Just like US found evidence that Russia funded and supported the rebels in Ukraine ? It will lead to nothing. You have tons of material out there about how we have supported "moderate rebels" and dictators all over the ME for decades,nothing has changed.
originally posted by: Chadwickus
a reply to: bjarneorn
No, Russia created Al Queda didn't you hear?
They invaded Afghanistan and therefore the insurgent group was formed.
Makes about as much sense as what you're saying..