A so-called Islamic state is what ISIS thinks they are. I would like to think that this statement is a delusion of fanatics and maniacs who are nothing more than a gang of murderers, rapists and cowards, or that these thugs are trash talking. But they aren’t just talking.  They are acting.

They are making threats against the United States:

“While trying to rank threats or compare them to previous threat periods is a hazardous endeavor,” said one former U.S. counter-terrorism official, “the current threat coming out of ISIS– and Syria more broadly — is extremely high.” While the opposition in Syria and Iraq is diverse, said the official, there are “sub elements” within it that are “especially worrisome because of their commitment to attack the West.”

And they are claiming they will drown all of us in blood if we bomb these masked cowards.

“Islamic State also released a video on Tuesday that gave a strong indication it might try to strike American targets. The video with the theme “breaking of the American cross” boasts Islamic State will emerge victorious over “crusader” America.”

In a stunning historical irony, all of us, including Jews and Ba’hais and atheists and pagans, are crusaders.

This would be a good time for a president to be Elliott Ness to these idiots’ poor impersonation of Al Capone. Not the Obama who prefers to golf alone rather than act like a world leader. And for that matter, where are the Gulf States, the Saudis, Egypt, Morocco or other so-called moderate Islamic states? Or is the term “moderate Islamic state” a myth like a unicorn or the tooth fairy?

Lastly, rest in peace, Mr. Foley. Prayers to your loved ones.