Obama uses “ISIL” because it is a term that describes the Levant geographical area; one that typical omits the existence of a physical, geographical Israel - home of the Jews. THAT’S WHY HE NEVER SAYS ISIS. This man is a Muslim, through and through.
Whether it is ISIL, or ISIS, or IS...or Al Queda, or some other name. We’ve had already too many red lines drawn in the sand, and nothing being done. Afghanistan is our monument to the failure of the last 8 years. Do you have another idea that might work Mr. President?