Why would the Taliban hunt down ISIS?

Cpl Julio Rosa — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:17:18 -0500

In a nutshell: when ISIS expanded its operations to Afghanistan, the Taliban felt their foothold threatend. Taliban leaders issued a kill order and even trained a Special Force to deal with ISIS. Here's the article
http://www.monthlyinteraction.com/why-taliban-special-forces-are-fighting-islamic-state/

Why Taliban special forces are fighting Islamic State - INTERACTION

Taliban special forces - he Afghan Taliban say they have unleashed "special forces" in an increasingly bloody battle with Islamic State (IS) group.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jan 29 at 2016 5:24 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:24:29 -0500

Rules of gang warfare: don't mess with another gang's turf.... And just because we both don't like cops, doesn't mean I like you any better....

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2016 5:27 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:27:33 -0500

They are not on the same team. ISIS is Wahabi Sunni, the Taliban a more traditional brand of Sunni, mixed with local Pashtun culture.
Generally speaking, the Taliban sticks to their own neighborhood, while ISIS has a world domination worldview and seeks to export their brand of Islam everywhere.
When ISIS moves in, the Taliban rightly perceive them as a threat.

I say, grab the popcorn and watch.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2016 5:38 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:38:35 -0500

So my only question to this is what are Taliban Special Forces? I was not able to open the website so I am going off the headline and brief synopsis. To have a special force to deal with ISIS does that make them Special Forces? With capital letters denoting a name that we associate with Western Militaries expertly trained Special Forces or Special Operation Forces. I would argue that they are using the insurgent tactics that they have always used and this is just a group of elite fighters that truly believe in the Taliban cause willing to fight off any "invader."

Response by MSgt John Carroll made Jan 29 at 2016 6:37 PM

MSgt John Carroll — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:37:17 -0500

Have you watched the documentary? There are two, 45-ish minute documentary's on youtube about this. I watched them at my house, the next day my guys watched them. I believe in getting to know your opponent.

I will see if I can find them again. If I can, I will post the links.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 29 at 2016 7:14 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:14:20 -0500

Old vs Bling. One will control the countryside.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2016 8:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 20:13:48 -0500

1. ISIS is trying to recruit Taliban fighters
2. They don't recognize the caliphate.
3. They see their issues as regional and don't want to fight in Syria.
4. They don't embrace ISIS ideology Taliban=Deobandi ISIS=Wahhabi Salafist

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 29 at 2016 9:24 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:24:04 -0500

Why do people laugh at me or look at me like some kind of nutter for saying the best strategy is to embargo/blockade/isolate Muslim nations and let them settle their own problems. It sounds like a win/win to me

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Jan 29 at 2016 11:51 PM

CSM Carl Cunningham — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 23:51:57 -0500

Because they do not like anyone in their territory. Anyone.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jan 30 at 2016 1:58 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 01:58:49 -0500

We should supply ammunition to both sides - they are doing God's work in eliminating terrorists.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2016 5:21 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 05:21:51 -0500

Any damage inflicted on Daesh is good for everyone! And hopefully they kill off one another!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 30 at 2016 10:39 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:39:39 -0500

If you have not read the Kite Runner about Afghanistan you should.

I am taking an indefinite leave from RP. Too all a goodnight.