They were kickstarted in early 2013 with a payment of $120 million from the USA. Later in 2013 Obama asked Congress for another $120 million, but I think they balked at that point.
Back then they were just "Syrian rebels" seeking to oust Assad.
8 posted on 09/11/2014 8:11:39 AM PDT by Cementjungle
You know, I can’t ever remember thighness saying ISIL, ISIS, IS or any combination thereof. These guys must have just got started right after she resigned, what a coincidence.
9 posted on 09/11/2014 8:18:33 AM PDT by txhurl
(2014: Stunned Voters do Stunning Things!)