Actually, the Islamic State IS “Islamic” 11/18/15

Posted on November 18, 2015 by markinaustin

Turns out the official line about the ISIS as proclaimed by our President (you will recall the blanket statements – not Islamic, and AQ’s junior partner) were as ignorant in their dismissiveness as they were dangerous in their denial.  This excellent Atlantic article spells out what we actually know about these militant medieval religious zealots, their appeal, and their goals.

 

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/03/what-isis-really-wants/384980/

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