On the other hand, this is the same group which has issued the ideal establishment of their state. Their statement reads:
Anyone thinking that Islam can gain power through videos, books, appeals, parliaments and election leaflets is an ignorant [?] who does not know how this religion was established. Cf. The SITE Institute.
The Islamic State establishes itself as a non-democratic entity but criticizes the failures of democracy in Iraq. I guess that's clear.
And, meanwhile, roadside attacks against U.S. troops is down to the lowest levels in two years.