http://disqus.com/people/e6f054de015f38e77170e1f3351007fe/enWed, 04 Jun 2008 08:41:24 -0000http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/8216like_a_self_licking_ice_cream_cone8217/#comment-1789801Correct me if I'm wrong, but Hamas in Syria/Palestinian territories is Shiite, supported by Iran, and is fighting against the Sunni-controlled, US-supported gov't in Lebanon; whereas the Hamas mentioned by COL Lehr is Sunni.<br><br><br><br>Are the two groups connected in any way other than they both chose the same name?<br><br><br><br>Also, it's worth noting that there were several extensive terrorist training camps in Iraq, camps whose "students" fought US forces on the March to Baghdad. I had second-hand knowledge of them (I was in country but not in the 101st or 2 ACR). I'm puzzled why their existance and activities have never become part of the war's narrative.pgk4usaWed, 04 Jun 2008 08:41:24 -0000