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2/9/14

Syria: Meet Chechclearr, the Web-savvy foreign Islamic militant in Syria - by Nabih Bulos and Patrick J. McDonnel

He loves sushi, AK-47s and rocket-propelled grenades.

He could be killed at any moment but vows to marry "a beautiful, righteous Muslim girl" as soon as he finds one.

He proclaims a "love for justice" but defends beheadings, battlefield executions and sectarian killing. He scorns democracy and extols a fundamentalist interpretation of sharia, or Islamic law.

Welcome to the virtual world of Chechclearr, the Internet handle of a self-described Islamic militant who says he is fighting as an Islamist rebel in Syria but also has time to post a copious amount of pictures and comments on the Internet. Although his identity cannot be independently verified, the many images he has posted appear authentic.

Militants in Syria have long made extensive use of social media, releasing statements on Twitter and on Facebook pages associated with various groups. Chechclearr is one of a number of Islamist fighters taking the time to document their experiences and impressions in English.

Note EU-Digest: Intelligence is a God gifted commodity to be used freely and to the best of one's intentions and abilities for good or evil. Unfortunately mankind, which includes Mr.  Chechclearr, has never been able to figure out what is good or evil, just as it has always put conditions on the meaning of  forgiveness.

Read more: Meet Chechclearr, the Web-savvy foreign Islamic militant in Syria - latimes.com

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