My apologies.  I have regretted getting involved with the first article you mentioned and I made the mistake of answering something first thing in the AM.  It was wrong of me not to assume good faith and I apologize.  It is my intention of staying as far away from anything concerning the Middle East as I can.  Good luck with your first AfD.  Remember that opinions don't matter there only policy.  Make sure you reference policy whenever you weigh in at AfD.