Thanks for the ping.
“The fact that the flag is inverted may suggest that either the person who dropped the leaflets is a poser not connected with ISIS at all — but who may sympathize with the terrorist group and could intend to launch some kind of “lone wolf” attack — or the leaflet was dropped to test security, communications and analysis responses.”
The flag is not only inverted (upside down,) it’s also a mirror image. This suggests that the person(s) who printed and/or distributed the leaflets doesn’t read or understand a word of Arabic. Most likely, a new convert who is trying to carry favor with ISIS.
OTOH, the whole thing could be a scarecrow, so to speak. If it isn’t and the guy is caught, he should have an “unfortunate” accident or get “suicided.”
Thanks for the perspective.