Big Guy Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 ISIS has no outside source of supply, granted they captured tons upon tons of munitions from both the Syrian and Iraqi armies......as to who will run out first? The intent is to ensure that it is ISIS, as made evident by Allied airstrikes on ISIS munitions dumps, coupled with targeting ISIS supply convoys on Iraqi and Syrian highways............I wouldn't be surprised if ISIS is already experiencing shortages of heavier US supplied munitions (like tank and artillery shells and anti-tank missiles), captured off the Iraqis. It appears that this rag-tag group of dusty turban headed ISIS terrorists are a little more sophisticated than as described by the Western press; http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/10/08/islamic_state_issues_annual_report_on_finances.html This “corporation-like” entity boasts assets of over $2 billion and presents an annual report on the state of its finances. A copy of the report (in Arabic I think) can be found through the suggested site above. http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCMQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.understandingwar.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FISWBackgrounder_ISIS_Annual_Reports_0.pdf&ei=fLY2VPm9JpWryATqnYL4Bw&usg=AFQjCNHgptNBc4TQO8Fd6wmvvmFLZ89e8Q&bvm=bv.76943099,d.b2U They way they are organized I do not think they are going to be running out of money or bullets very soon. I think they only need a direct route to get new acquisitions into their territory. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Derek 2.0 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 They way they are organized I do not think they are going to be running out of money or bullets very soon. I think they only need a direct route to get new acquisitions into their territory. Munitions are a very bulky commodity, which rely heavily upon a working transportation and supply infrastructure.....something that ISIS doesn't have and won't gain as a result of allied air power. Quote
waldo Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 Munitions are a very bulky commodity, which rely heavily upon a working transportation and supply infrastructure.....something that ISIS doesn't have and won't gain as a result of allied air power. and when it hits the urban 'guerrila warfare' level??? What took the U.S. so long in Iraq... given the absence of a formal 'bad guy' transporation/supply infrastructure? Oh wait... how did that ever turn out, anyway? Quote
Derek 2.0 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 and when it hits the urban 'guerrila warfare' level??? What took the U.S. so long in Iraq... given the absence of a formal 'bad guy' transporation/supply infrastructure? Oh wait... how did that ever turn out, anyway? Largely the difference between the past US and future Iraqi counter-insurgency efforts can be found within it's forces birthright....... Quote
overthere Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 The War Against Terrorism(great acronym by the way) has confounded the West for a long time. How do you fight what you cannot see, a shadow war against shadow forces? Prairie boy analogy: when the gopher pops his head out of hole: BAM! This may be an unprecedented opportunity to tidy up a bit. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
PIK Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 This has to be done right, and that means screw the civilians for a while and vapourize the place .If they do what they usually do ,it will be with one hand tied behind their backs and in the long run more civilians will die. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
On Guard for Thee Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 Yeah that's a good idea. Drop a nuke on the place and take out everybody. That would never generate any backlash against the west! Quote
BubberMiley Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 This has to be done right, and that means screw the civilians for a while and vapourize the place .If they do what they usually do ,it will be with one hand tied behind their backs and in the long run more civilians will die.Do you think there are more people in the Conservative Party who think like you? Are the civilians you are talking about "screwing" the ones currently living in Canada? Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Peter F Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 This has to be done right, and that means screw the civilians for a while and vapourize the place .If they do what they usually do ,it will be with one hand tied behind their backs and in the long run more civilians will die. Yes, vaporize em so's we can get that humanitarian aid to them... Quote A bayonet is a tool with a worker at both ends
waldo Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 This may be an unprecedented opportunity to tidy up a bit. This has to be done right, and that means screw the civilians for a while and vapourize the place. oh my! Birds of a feather..... Quote
eyeball Posted October 9, 2014 Report Posted October 9, 2014 Munitions are a very bulky commodity, which rely heavily upon a working transportation and supply infrastructure.....something that ISIS doesn't have and won't gain as a result of allied air power. Well, if they can export a very bulky commodity like oil, it stands to reason they can probably import bulky commodities like weapons. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Mighty AC Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Even if they wholeheartedly support the mission, cheering a vote that will send Canadian citizens to war is classless and disgusting. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 I think they were cheering (and recognizing) Canadian leadership and resolve...and not just to give everybody a nice new blanket. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Smallc Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Even if they wholeheartedly support the mission, cheering a vote that will send Canadian citizens to war is classless and disgusting. Seeing it that way is the thing that's classless and disgusting. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 I think they were cheering (and recognizing) Canadian leadership and resolve...and not just to give everybody a nice new blanket. They cheer because the dictator makes them. You think anybody cares what you think? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 It is very obvious they don't care what you think, citizen. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
waldo Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 It is very obvious they don't care what you think, citizen. What other nationals think about this is completely irrelevant. Quote
On Guard for Thee Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 When he's right he's right. Quote
Keepitsimple Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Seeing it that way is the thing that's classless and disgusting. Ditto. Quote Back to Basics
waldo Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Even if they wholeheartedly support the mission, cheering a vote that will send Canadian citizens to war is classless and disgusting. x2! Seeing that swarmy smile from the lil' General Harper says it all! Quote
PIK Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Yes, vaporize em so's we can get that humanitarian aid to them... Kill less in the end. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Peter F Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Should kill them all then and save everyone! Quote A bayonet is a tool with a worker at both ends
waldo Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Kill less in the end. with all the tap-dancing world governments/leaders do to rationalize "collateral damage", I've yet to read/hear your humanitarian themed "killing them for their own good" mentioned - go figure. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Should kill them all then and save everyone! Think how much "we" would save on new blankets too ! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
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