Assad is not a Sunni Muslim or a Shiite Muslim both of whom hate us Kafirs.
Assad is an ALawite and Alawites tolerate Christians and Alawites celebrate Christmas and the Epiphany.
I have had from day one a minority view on ousting Assad and the Alawites since I was afraid that if the Sunnis or Shiites took over full control it would be bad for any Kafir (non Muslim) in that country, and for us in the long run. .
People will counter and say Alawites are a Shiite Sect but as I look at the two religions the Alawies are clearly Muslim heretics and you can get along with them, whereas the Sunnis and Shiites although enemies religiously of each other are both in agreement about killing us Kafirs.-Tom
I figured it was something like this. We are definitely on the correct side.