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"We have striking evidence obtained from Yazidis fleeing Sinjar and some who escaped death, and also crime scene images that show indisputably that the gangs of the Islamic States have executed at least 500 Yazidis after seizing Sinjar," Sudani said in a telephone interview, in his first remarks to the media on the issue.
A deadline passed at midday on Sunday for 300 Yazidi families to convert to Islam or face death at the hands of the militants. It was not immediately clear whether the Iraqi minister was talking about the fate of those families or others in the conflict. "Some of the victims, including women and children were buried alive in scattered mass graves in and around Sinjar," Sudani said.
originally posted by: DeadSeraph
They have beheaded children, crucified their enemies, impaled the severed heads of their victims on stakes in public places, and more, all in the name of God.
But of course, it isn't our problem or they are funded by the U.S or whatever other insane excuse is offered up in their defence, so we shouldn't do anything about it (that's sarcasm btw).
They can't even be called animals, as animals are at the very least consistent with nature. They are an abomination, and a blight on the earth.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
Are we sufficiently scared yet boys and girls? Is ISIS scarier than Al Queda?
Are we ready for a new 911? Buckle up....
originally posted by: stumason
a reply to: Rosinitiate
You know, it might just be these IS monsters are, in fact, operating under their own guidance or that someone else, other than the same "US imperialists" we here all the time, is pulling their strings.
After all, it is known that the extremists Jihadi's in Syria, where ISIS found it's strength, have received ample funding from individuals within Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
originally posted by: opethPA
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
Are we sufficiently scared yet boys and girls? Is ISIS scarier than Al Queda?
Are we ready for a new 911? Buckle up....
That's great but how does it change what they are alleged to be doing?
Wait let me guess, you are one of the ATS crowd that refuses to believe evil and violence exists in the world unless it can be blamed on silly alphabet acronym groups.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
About as likely as Saddam having nuclear weapons.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
Well that's kind of the point isn't it? There are also plenty of connections to Saudi Arabia and 911. This play involves more than one actor any many scenes in several theaters.
originally posted by: stumason
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
About as likely as Saddam having nuclear weapons.
Quite - I hated that was the reason we invaded - we should have just been honest and said it was to out Saddam. The decision to invade Iraq has hobbled our (the UK) Foreign policy for years to come.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
Well that's kind of the point isn't it? There are also plenty of connections to Saudi Arabia and 911. This play involves more than one actor any many scenes in several theaters.
Indeed - it's all geo-politics and it seems the Saudi/Qatari decision to back the Islamist elements in the Syria Civil War has come back to bite. However, there is a penchant on ATS to blame literally everything on "the West", without consideration to all the other actors on the stage.
So, how do we solve this problem? ISIS is an abomination that kills indiscriminately. Better to stop it than let it grow until you see it will come to kill you, too.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
The issue is ISIS was manufactured for the sole purpose of the citizenry of the world to unite against them.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
As you know as alluded to, there is much to gain by certain ME powers that also happen to play nicely with the west. This isn't coincidence and if we just fall inline to the "crisis" construct then it is us who will lose in the long run.
I don't believe for a second that ISIS just "got out of control" neither, they are doing exactly what they were meant to be doing and ginning up the opposition as planned
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
I am not advocating we just turn our backs, the world needs to investigate and get to the truth and hold those responsible for manufacturing this crisis. Of course as history has shown this won't be the case.
originally posted by: DeadSeraph
Has it ever occurred to you that you might be doing exactly what you are intended to be doing? Is it not just a bit weird that ISIS was allowed to operate unchecked for so long? Or that the mainstream media has largely been silent on their activities? Is it not just a little bit strange that they were practically gifted U.S equipment they took from Iraqi forces while Obama literally stood by and did nothing?