Posted on Jul 5, 2016
Why does President Obama still say "ISIL" not "ISIS"?
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I believe either is more or less acceptable. ISIL = Islamic State in the Levant while ISIS = Islamic State in Iraq & Syria. If not mistaken, the Levant is a larger area than just Iraq & Syria, to encompass a fair portion of the entire Middle east.
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PO2 Skip Kirkwood
It is a subtle way of disrespecting Israel. The area known as "the Levant" includes Syria AND the land of the State of Israel.
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SFC William Stephens
thanks, I had no freaking idea what the hell the "L" stood for and why he said that way maybe because he is Muslim or whatever. EXSTREAM TERRORISM GROUPS
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Should be using Daesh for clarity. Plus they hate being referred to that way.
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