marigold Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I am the only one who is tickled that the resurgent Islamic organization is named after the Egyptian Goddess, Isis? I think it's actually the acronym from the Arabic version of 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant'. The final "S" in the acronym ISIS stems from the Arabic word "al-Sham". This can mean the Levant, Syria or even Damascus but in the context of the global jihad it refers to the Levant. From http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24179084 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I am the only one who is tickled that the resurgent Islamic organization is named after the Egyptian Goddess, Isis? You're not alone. Their name also reminds me of the show, Archer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Catholic Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 We need another... Lol yeah because it went so well all the other times that happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify ii Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Lol yeah because it went so well all the other times that happened It did put a halt to jihad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify ii Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 There was an outremer... Wasn't all loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marigold Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 You did kind of F us over a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I am the only one who is tickled that the resurgent Islamic organization is named after the Egyptian Goddess, Isis? I do find it very ironic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Scary mess...yes. What would we do if this bled into other countries including our own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify ii Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Scary mess...yes. What would we do if this bled into other countries including our own? Pay homage to the Sultan and hope he levies a light jizya tax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 That's what I was afraid of...sigh. Gonna be alot more martyrs :saint2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 That's what I was afraid of...sigh. Gonna be alot more martyrs :saint2: You're worried that Sunni extremists who gain much of their power from a tacit alliance with Sunni tribesmen (more fueled by resentment of the Shia led government than radicalism) in Iraq and Syria are going to capture chunks of territory in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortify ii Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 You're worried that Sunni extremists who gain much of their power from a tacit alliance with Sunni tribesmen (more fueled by resentment of the Shia led government than radicalism) in Iraq and Syria are going to capture chunks of territory in the US? Yea, just another boogeyman, the propaganda mills are building a raison d'etre for more intervention in that region, especially since our supported destabilization of Syria failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 You're worried that Sunni extremists who gain much of their power from a tacit alliance with Sunni tribesmen (more fueled by resentment of the Shia led government than radicalism) in Iraq and Syria are going to capture chunks of territory in the US? I'm more afraid that what is going on over there may spill beyond those borders...there are many Christians suffering & dying over there. It feels like a blaze that is out of control...that is going to have gasoline poured on it...as to when or if it should over to the US...I have no idea...always a possibility... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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