Going *public* like they did sacrifices the element of surprise. I wish they didn’t feel the need to do that. Just go and do it....come back and tell us how it went.
You’re correct, unless this group is smarter than I give them credit for. Maybe they want to advertise their plan, and give lots of detail, detail that is purposeful misinformation. Maybe they have an ambush strategy in mind, trapping and attacking the enemy from a very unexpected direction.
Probably a calculated risk. A big part of the problem with ISIS is how so many people go wobbly over fear of publically opposing them. These guys are advertising because ISIS is advertising. They're challenging them toe to roe, mano a mano, in their face. This is necessary because two dozen guys is only the beginning. I believe they intend to start a movement. It will take a movement to make a difference. And to jump-start a serious movement, you have to go public. Look for Obama to try and publically squelch the group. If they play their cards right, that's when the movement will really start to take off. Just my two cents.
Peace,
SR
They need resources.
Going public might get them the weapons, etc., that they will need.
I agree 100%. There is absolutely no advantage to making something like this public beforehand - none. In fact, as you point out, it takes away the element of surprise. And it gives Valerie a heads up to throw a wrench in the works before they even get moving.
Still, I wish them total success and Godspeed.