Posted on Jan 29, 2016
Cpl Julio Rosa
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In a nutshell: when ISIS expanded its operations to Afghanistan, the Taliban felt their foothold threatend. Taliban leaders issued a kill order and even trained a Special Force to deal with ISIS. Here's the article
http://www.monthlyinteraction.com/why-taliban-special-forces-are-fighting-islamic-state/
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They are not on the same team. ISIS is Wahabi Sunni, the Taliban a more traditional brand of Sunni, mixed with local Pashtun culture.
Generally speaking, the Taliban sticks to their own neighborhood, while ISIS has a world domination worldview and seeks to export their brand of Islam everywhere.
When ISIS moves in, the Taliban rightly perceive them as a threat.

I say, grab the popcorn and watch.
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Cpl Julio Rosa
Cpl Julio Rosa
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Thank you 1SG. Loved the ending there lol.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
SMSgt Thor Merich
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Good, simple analysis. ISIL (I favor their more traditional moniker) also wants to wipe out anyone who does not believe in their brand of Muslimism. The Taliban are not on the same page as ISIL.
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CPT Jack Durish
CPT Jack Durish
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Let's you and him fight...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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Spot on 1SG Jerry Healy.
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LTC Paul Labrador
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Edited 9 y ago
Rules of gang warfare: don't mess with another gang's turf.... And just because we both don't like cops, doesn't mean I like you any better....
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Cpl Julio Rosa
Cpl Julio Rosa
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Very true
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MSgt John Carroll
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Have you watched the documentary? There are two, 45-ish minute documentary's on youtube about this. I watched them at my house, the next day my guys watched them. I believe in getting to know your opponent.

I will see if I can find them again. If I can, I will post the links.
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Cpl Julio Rosa
Cpl Julio Rosa
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Please do thank you.
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MSgt John Carroll
MSgt John Carroll
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Cpl Julio Rosa - I can only find the edited copy of the first video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwHtK1KKyP4
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Cpl Julio Rosa
Cpl Julio Rosa
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Thank you MSgt. Will watch.
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