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In reply to the discussion: On a scale of 1-10 how large a threat is ISIS? [View all]Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)23. I was not originally concerned about them hitting the homeland, but
recent reports of missing planes (hitting US interests/embassies), Americans joining forces with ISIS and growing conflict in the Middle East by religious factions, I'd rate it a 7-8.
It doesn't take that many living in the US to make a point. Not to the degree of 911, but enough to scare the bejeebers out of most normal, caring individuals. Look at the targets that would be easy marks. Football games, fall festivities, large churches. It only takes one.
For one, they need to kill the promise of 72 virgins on the other side. Should have been done many years ago. Once believed, it's like a catnip trip that won't shut off. Sheesh! Ignorance abounds.
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giant threat to syrians/iraqi minorities. not so much to north americans.
La Lioness Priyanka
Sep 2014
#7
I don't think I specified who the threat was to and nor did I categorize the magnitude of it./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2014
#16
I merely asked a question. I can not control other people's inferences nor do I want to./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2014
#18
I regret the fact you are using this poll to cast aspersions on my character./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2014
#22
I am not going to give a number but they are a serious threat to the people of the
hrmjustin
Sep 2014
#25
1, unless we do all the miraculous shit we did right before and on 9/11
whatchamacallit
Sep 2014
#30
To me they are a 1 or 2. To other folks in the world they are a 10. Should I ignore them
pampango
Sep 2014
#32
Our militaristic police and for profit prisons are a far bigger threat to us than Isis is.
Initech
Sep 2014
#34