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[–] FnordPrefect@hexbear.net 25 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The US army has been training these militants inside Al-Tanf under the pretext of confronting ISIS.

biden-point "Look, just put these two letter patches after your name and we'll fund you instead of fight you. Deal?"

One month later

biden-troll "We're pleased to announce the eradication of ISIS with the heroic deeds of our forces in the area: ISISN'T"

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 13 points 8 months ago

Same how USA said they eradicated the Nazis but just gave them new job titles.

[–] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 16 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Wow absolutely no one could have foreseen that!

I am shocked I tell you! Absolutely flabbergasted!

Not.

[–] NovaPrime@lemmy.ml 15 points 8 months ago

Sigh...see you 10 years from now when you're suddenly on the military's most wanted list again. Fucking déjà vu all over

[–] Alsephina@lemmy.ml 14 points 8 months ago (1 children)

As if it wasn't obvious enough already that ISIS is a US tool.

Didn't they condemn Hamas too? Lol

[–] 1Transient@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

Paymaster hasnt changed.

[–] pudcollar@lemmy.ml 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

From today? Did they fire him when the news broke as damage control?

[–] robinn_IV@hexbear.net 2 points 8 months ago

Ex-U.S.-backed militia chief appointed as commander of other U.S.-backed militia