[Straight Vermonter]

You will appreciate this piece.

[Paradox]

Thanks for the link! That guy pretty much sums up what I had heard and felt:

"Since it has been taken over by Islamists and compromised by terrorism, the independence cause has all but lost hope of international recognition," he said.

[BushisTheMan]

"The Chechens are not happy with the Arab fighters. They don't love aliens. But for those seeking retaliation after suffering abuse by Russian troops, the easiest choice is to join the Islamists, because that is where they get weapons, money, and protection."

The ends justify the means to them. Well, now I hope it means their "end". I'm with Putin on this one.

[GarySpFc]

"The Chechens are not happy with the Arab fighters. They don't love aliens. But for those seeking retaliation after suffering abuse by Russian troops, the easiest choice is to join the Islamists, because that is where they get weapons, money, and protection."

Nonsense! Thoughout the world where you find al-Qaeda fighting as terrorists you will find a large group of Chenchens. To say they are not part of al-Qaeda is a lie.