The Islamic State, Assad, and the Contradictions Faced by the US in Syria

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Oh I see what'cha mean. Funny world were it makes sense an awful thing can be idealistic

Wouldn't it be amazing if one of our leaders where to actually try to educate the public they're supposedly leading? Now there's some starry-eyed idealism

Pete

Like John McCain and Sarah Palin? A bag of hammers and a pile of rocks as edumacters....

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

I think Assad is finished anyway.

Pete

I have heard that many times.

However, many minorities, seculars and people who are just fearful of the religious extremists see Assad and his Alawites as a bulwark.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

I have heard that many times.

However, many minorities, seculars and people who are just fearful of the religious extremists see Assad and his Alawites as a bulwark.

I know some Syrian/Christians and their stance is better the devil you know, (Assad) than ISIL. Even so, Assad needs to retire to Saudi Arabia. I've heard that Idi Amin's palace is available in Jiddah.