But you see, the islamic world came about precisely in that manner. A small group of depraved criminals following mohammed managed to conquer, bleed dry, and ruin the ages-old advanced civilizations around them. They were hated by everyone too. And after 1400 years the muslim world is still around, despite the dysfunctionality. Perhaps some demonic force holds it together. Along with a lot of help from the West.
“But you see, the islamic world came about precisely in that manner”
I know that. And a Caliphate could well arise and pull the world into a huge war. But it won’t be due to the murderous clowns running ISIS.
Mohammed didn’t have other Islamic crazies gunning for him, but ISIS does. ISIS has been successful in Iraq because Iraq never has been much of a nation. It’s always been a collection of mutually unfriendly tribes held together by a strongman. To take over Iraq ISIS would have to subdue the Kurds. That won’t be as easy as their previous fights. When ISIS runs into the Kurds they will finally hit something that will hit back.
If the Sunni crazies of ISIS ever did to take control of Iraq they would still have Shiite Iran sitting right on their border. Iran is much bigger and will take exception to ISIS’ claim of being the rulers of all Islam.