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In reply to the discussion: Russian 'Rambo' Wipes Out ISIS Thugs By Calling Airstrike On Himself When Surrounded By Jihadi Force [View all]highoverheadspace
(307 posts)37. Let's do the math.
US supposedly conducting air strikes against ISIS for the past two years= ISIS gains 10 times the territory they previously held and make millions selling oil through Turkey.
Russia commences bombing of ISIS in Sept 2015 and achieves decisive victory over ISIS taking back most of the territorial gains within 6 months. Russia also exposes ISIS's Turkish oil sales while US State Department denies it is even taking place.
Meanwhile the King of Jordan just revealed in the Guardian UK today that Turkey is aiding ISIS. Link to that Guardian UK story. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141392328
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Russian 'Rambo' Wipes Out ISIS Thugs By Calling Airstrike On Himself When Surrounded By Jihadi Force [View all]
Purveyor
Mar 2016
OP
How do we know the Russian air attacks were any more correct in their targeting than US have been?
Ford_Prefect
Mar 2016
#2
For some it might but at least he selected his method of death instead of letting IS do it for him.
Purveyor
Mar 2016
#5
You assume he actually existed and that Russian media would have access to accurate
Ford_Prefect
Mar 2016
#16
Absolutely garbage, but recognisably left-wing garbage rather than right-wing garbage. N.T.
Donald Ian Rankin
Mar 2016
#35
If a US military spokesman put out a similar story, it would be seen as dubious
oberliner
Mar 2016
#20
I think folks here are often skeptical of statements from US military spokespeople
oberliner
Mar 2016
#31
Could just be propaganda, but it could very well be mostly accurate.
PersonNumber503602
Mar 2016
#21