Whereas in the past, Middle Eastern countries have supported radicals with funds [ Al Qaida, Taliban etc] this time they are a little nervous. ISIS knows no borders , and have elected them selves as leaders of the Muslim world, a philosophy not accepted by any outside of ISIS. The UN has done good work in getting Middle Eastern Governments who supported radicals in the past with money, to declare they will not support ISIS. However, rich individuals in these countries are supporting ISIS with funds. They are the next to be convinced they must stop. One way , or the other. ISIS making threats against Australians is like the school bully, " If you go to the headmaster, I'll bash you ". It's a sign of desperation. I say, let the pay back take it's course, it will take time, but it will happen
Australia will not be breaking international law if we attack targets in Iraq, Iraq has requested us to help. We should not fight in Syria, until the legal side of it has been sorted. Australia has to be seen to be above board, in all we do over there. This will be the greatest test of Australian / Muslim relations in this country. Interesting times ahead. Hopefully we will come through this a stronger, united community. Bob

