"The ISIS - Islamic State Map Of The World" Topic

" Sunni militants have announced formation of Islamic state in Middle East
* They demand Muslims around the world swear allegiance to the caliphate
* Claim leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi now has authority over all Muslims
* Group has also now changed its name from ISIS to just the Islamic State
* Announcement described as 'most significant development in international jihadism since 9/11'.

ISIS has formally declared the establishment of a caliphate, or Islamic state, in the vast stretches of the Middle East that have fallen under its control, and has outlined a vision to expand into Europe.

The announcement was described as the 'most significant development in international jihadism since 9/11'…"

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Amicalement
Armand

Wait---Khurasan Miniatures is taking over India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, a some of the other Stans???

Does that mean he can up his production and get more cool sci-fi figs and vehicles on the market.

Maybe this ISIS isn't so bad, after all??

It's like a Jihadist version of ImagiNations.

Interesting – the link has been blocked by the censor in Thailand. Must be afraid rebels down south may take it seriously.

I always wondered where the band "Sam the Sham and Pharaohs" came from.

Now I see it on the map, from the land of Sham.

… a number of predominantly non-Muslim countries might find this a tad inconvenient … like Israel, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Nigeria, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Spain, Portugal, India, Sri Lanka, China … wow, over twenty countries including four nuclear powers!

So let me get this straight: some in East Whattheistan did a google to find out what Islam's territories looked like at the height of its high tide expansion, close to a millennium ago.

He handed this data off to his cousin, who put together a bitchin' graphics presentation.

The Daily Heil publishes this and we are now all supposed to ourselves in terror?

Am I on message with this one?

I thought it was a map from a Marx Brothers movie.

Or a Three Stooges episode.

Sri Lanka? Really? Will Fernando Enterprises still be in business then?

So, what's that "little" piece called, between Iraq, Kordistan and Khurasan? Did "they" forget that one?…

This is a joke, imho. You all know how the Internet is….

I recall El Shabab was going to conquer Ethiopia, when they found that tanks, gunships and regular troops beat pickups and rabble any day.

OK, the Syrian forces have been severely degraded and the Iraqi forces have so far lacked leadership and fighting spirit … but just in case, the Egyptian, Saudi, Iranian, Jordanian and Turkish militaries are large, well equipped, competent and supported by powerful friends (a mix of US/EU/Russia). And don't forget Israel.

Maybe my eyesight is bad and I am not making the letters out right, but QOQZAZ? How do you even pronounce that?

Yes, ISIS and their ilk think big … but it won't happen … they will fight among themselves and if things get really bad … the US[West?] may get involved with massive CAS, Drones, C/missiles, etc. … collateral damage may be very big and lots of moslems will die … no matter what their predilections … The Last Crusade so to speak … As noted by FPR, many of the local govevernment in the regions will certainly get involved … And if nothing else, my $$$ is on the IDF if ISIS and it's crew head for Jerusalem as they say they will … As well as noted, the Turks have a very big miilitary. The 2nd biggest behind the US in NATO …

@Legion: What's/who's an "FPT"?…

Woops! I meant FPR = FoxtrotPapaRomeo … you know the military phonetic alphabet ….

Zakalwe64, yes, I think you have it just right.

Of course, getting the Egyptians and Syrians (who actually tried this once before in the 60's) and the Turks, Kurds, Moroccans, and various others to go along could be as interesting as incorporating the non-Muslim nations.

For the most part, if they promised to stay there and not bug the rest of the world, I would be fine with them keeping a large chunk of that burnt over desert wasteland.

The Caliphate, the great Arab myth. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi should be careful what he wishes for. He'll surround himself with foreign fighters who will eventually get rid of him and choose the next Big Bad Baghdadi er, I mean Caliph.

Cummon guys! I just let one rip, anddd you know it smelt just like… Yip. a bit pitrid and very isisish :+) (wot me rude? :)
Don't get DH guys its lonely and not worth the banter, we know its a flash in the pan thing.

Hmmm, maybe this map is a load of garbage?

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Damon.

Maybe? MAYBE?!!

Heh. But let's continue the discussion anyhow. 8)=

Yup, well done ABC

I'd vote for Khurasan!

Interesting that Iberia is still named after a non-Muslim people in this version.

Doesn't change my observation one bit!

The map may be junk … but IS, AQ, Taliban, Hamas, Hezzbolah, AS, BH, etc., etc. still continue their respective verisons of jihad, terrorism, etc. … Not just among themselves but in many cases continue to make threats and take actions against the West, US, Christians, Jews, etc. … Really guys, this worldwide violent islamic unrest, whether the factions coordinate or not. Or whether they fight among themselves. Still have one thing in common. Hatred for the Infidals[Christians, Jews, etc.] … which is many are us here … in one way or another. And it certainly does not appear the "good" moslems can do anything about their lunatic fringe[and that's a lot of fringe !] moslem brothers. Some say they can't, won't, don't care, etc., etc., … regardless … a lot of dying continues …