Al Qaeda/ISIS conflict is it really good for the U.S.?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:03:22 -0400

We need to really understand what is going on here. Yes it is true the head of Al Qaeda called out the head of ISIS. What is interesting is what he called him out on, it sounds like it is the same story behind the divison of Shiite and Sunni but with a modern twist. Al-Baghdadi claims he is the (Caliphate) leader of all muslims and Ayman al-Zawahiri called him out on it saying "We don't recognize this Caliphate". Even though the two groups are in conflict over this, al-Zawahiri says, "Despite the big mistakes (of Islamic State), if I were in Iraq or Syria I would cooperate with them in killing the crusaders and secularists and Shi'ites even though I don't recognize the legitimacy of their state, because the matter is bigger than that," "We have endured a lot of harm from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his brothers, and we preferred to respond with as little as possible, out of our concern to extinguish the fire of sedition," "But Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his brothers did not leave us a choice, for they have demanded that all the mujahideen reject their confirmed pledges of allegiance, and to pledge allegiance to them for what they claim of a caliphate," So this looks like a double edged sword situation while they are in disagreement over leadership of "all muslims" they remain in agreement over their hate for us.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/09/11/al-qaeda-leader-blasts-isis-in-new-message-but-offers-to-work-together-against/

Al Qaeda leader blasts ISIS in new message, but offers to work together against US

Two of America's greatest enemies appear to hate each other.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Sep 11 at 2015 2:09 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:09:35 -0400

A rose by any other name. Radical Muslims are going to hate us no matter what.

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Sep 11 at 2015 2:35 PM

SSG Michael Hartsfield — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:35:49 -0400

Whether this is good for the U.S. is irrelevant. We all should have the foresight (or common sense. Take your pick.) to stay out of it and let the chips fall where they may

Response by SFC Joseph James made Sep 11 at 2015 2:50 PM

SFC Joseph James — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:50:53 -0400

Its like this...yes! Let them beat the hate out of each other and stand back with a cigar laughing manically! Muuu-uaahahahah!!!!!!

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Sep 11 at 2015 4:22 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:22:22 -0400

They may disagree with each other on many things but the one thing that they do agree on is that they all want to kill us.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Sep 11 at 2015 7:50 PM

LTC John Shaw — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:50:21 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member To quote Hilliary Clinton 'What difference does it make?' (Sarcasm)
It is great if we can disengage enough to let them kill each other, but when ISIS/ISIL is driving millions to other countries I think we should target both groups.

Response by CPO Joseph Grant made Sep 11 at 2015 8:45 PM

CPO Joseph Grant — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:45:39 -0400

Target both groups, they're both the enemy.