Posted on Jul 5, 2016

Why does President Obama still say "ISIL" not "ISIS"?

SPC Kirk Gilles

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PO1 Michael Fullmer

Posted >1 y ago

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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Sgt Nick Marshall

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Also called Daesh to make it more confusing

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PO2 Skip Kirkwood

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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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PO1 Michael Fullmer

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Sgt Nick Marshall - indeed it does.

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PO1 Michael Fullmer

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PO2 Skip Kirkwood - Thanks, thought I was missing somebody.

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Maj Mike Sciales

Posted >1 y ago

Should be using Daesh for clarity. Plus they hate being referred to that way.

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Lt Col (Join to see)

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I would prefer he use DOUCHE...I mean DAESH

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