Update: The Iraqi parliament remains deadlocked as Nouri al-Maliki attempts to gather votes to form a government and give himself a third term as Prime Minister despite his widespread unpopularity. Vote counters in his own party says Maliki has about 155 votes of the needed 165, but splits are appearing within the Shiite block. Meanwhile, militants lead by ISIS are attacking Dhuluiya a Sunni town forty-six miles northeast of Baghdad.
13.07.14 What is most interesting about this brief video that summarizes the shocking success of ISIS is the segment that shows US cultural preoccupation with trivia--celebrity, media, sports and news filler--while jihadist groups conquer great swaths of the Middle East. The "broad and concerted" campaign of the Charlatan against Islamic extremism has been demonstrated a failure. Note also the candid comments of 'Darth' Cheney about the decision of the 41st Occupant not to march into Baghdad after liberating Kuwait {warning--graphic violence}: